About Downstream Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 110
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain Biking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (600)
What Guests Are Saying
Downstream Campground is well-maintained and offers spacious, clean sites with friendly and helpful staff. Campers appreciate the large showers, quiet atmosphere, and family-friendly amenities like play areas and a swimming hole. While some guests noted issues with barking dogs, ground squirrels, and occasional flies, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Downstream Campground is well-maintained and offers spacious, clean sites with friendly and helpful staff. Campers appreciate the large showers, quiet atmosphere, and family-friendly amenities like play areas and a swimming hole. While some guests noted issues with barking dogs, ground squirrels, and occasional flies, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Tabbitha S
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: LNU3
We love downstream! Always clean, hosts are always friendly!
Tabbitha S
VerifiedJune 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: LNU3
We love downstream! Always clean, hosts are always friendly!
Connie D
VerifiedJune 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: LNU4
We were lucky to find some primitive camping there as we prefer occasionally. Didn't even think about ticks (but should have being in N Dakota). Knew to stay out of woods, after 1in our party and her dog walked the nature trail there. Evidently, mid June is prime tick season. But, they were extremely prevalent all around us and in trees to drop down upon us. A simple posting to beware would have been helpful. Some out-of-staters don't think of tick infestations 1st thing. But my biggest reason for doing the survey is to request that gov. and state campgrounds get their website act together. We and many more campers coming in for the eve. had huge trouble trying to register. Site crashed; ph. # not available at hour we all needed or thru weekend (when we all want to camp); seems after 4:00 if you're not registered by then, you can't select that day's availability or register, for those who just ended their long journey from out of state. This took hours. The campground hosts were very helpful in trying to use their phones and computer to help. They had no one to call either and are no longer set up to accept payment. I know we have a virus. But, this is after Memorial weekend and Rec.gov is not prepared to handle varying circumstances that occur for people, and State Parks are not much better. Please, bring back the ways we had when camping was relaxing and unfettered and I didn't feel like I had to spend my day on a phone, probably without service, to be able to find a campground before 4:00. NOT done yet~Don't know how other campers fared, but website finally settled down and we paid you. Turned out, we had a family issue and had to cancel our last night. Tried so many times to cancel on your site. As we had Golden passes, our costs were minimal, so we just forewent a refund; but, that meant incoming campers would not have been able to see the availability. We did inform the host. Just for this survey, the site didn't like my sign in info 4 times before it worked!
Connie D
VerifiedJune 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: LNU4
We were lucky to find some primitive camping there as we prefer occasionally. Didn't even think about ticks (but should have being in N Dakota). Knew to stay out of woods, after 1in our party and her dog walked the nature trail there. Evidently, mid June is prime tick season. But, they were extremely prevalent all around us and in trees to drop down upon us. A simple posting to beware would have been helpful. Some out-of-staters don't think of tick infestations 1st thing. But my biggest reason for doing the survey is to request that gov. and state campgrounds get their website act together. We and many more campers coming in for the eve. had huge trouble trying to register. Site crashed; ph. # not available at hour we all needed or thru weekend (when we all want to camp); seems after 4:00 if you're not registered by then, you can't select that day's availability or register, for those who just ended their long journey from out of state. This took hours. The campground hosts were very helpful in trying to use their phones and computer to help. They had no one to call either and are no longer set up to accept payment. I know we have a virus. But, this is after Memorial weekend and Rec.gov is not prepared to handle varying circumstances that occur for people, and State Parks are not much better. Please, bring back the ways we had when camping was relaxing and unfettered and I didn't feel like I had to spend my day on a phone, probably without service, to be able to find a campground before 4:00. NOT done yet~Don't know how other campers fared, but website finally settled down and we paid you. Turned out, we had a family issue and had to cancel our last night. Tried so many times to cancel on your site. As we had Golden passes, our costs were minimal, so we just forewent a refund; but, that meant incoming campers would not have been able to see the availability. We did inform the host. Just for this survey, the site didn't like my sign in info 4 times before it worked!
Richard D
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LNU2
The best campground in ND. Always well groomed and clean. You even sprayed for mosquitos.
Richard D
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LNU2
The best campground in ND. Always well groomed and clean. You even sprayed for mosquitos.
Heather M
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LNU1
Love camping here. Easy to back into all spots. Biking, hiking, fishing and pet friendly. Wish the stocked pond would give up some fish!
Heather M
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LNU1
Love camping here. Easy to back into all spots. Biking, hiking, fishing and pet friendly. Wish the stocked pond would give up some fish!
Kurtis G
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LNU2
Campground was very clean, freshly mowed, and bathrooms were super clean. Will continue to come here multiple times a year!
Kurtis G
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LNU2
Campground was very clean, freshly mowed, and bathrooms were super clean. Will continue to come here multiple times a year!
Location Downstream Campground (ND)
Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
Riverdale, ND, 58565
United States
- From Bismarck, North Dakota, take Highway 83 north and turn left on Highway 200 west toward Riverdale. After crossing the Spillway Bridge, take a left on Tow Road. At bottom intersection of the dam, turn left and go 1/4 mile east, then turn right onto the campground access road.
- From Minot, North Dakota, take Highway 83 south and turn right onto Highway 48. At intersection, turn right onto Highway 200 west toward Riverdale. After crossing the Spillway Bridge, take a left on Tow Road. At bottom intersection of the dam, turn left and go 1/4 mile east, then turn right onto the campground access road.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.4822 / -101.426
Elevation: 516 feet
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Last updated: May 20, 2026
