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About Mel Rieman Rec
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Playground
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Reviews (75)
What Guests Are Saying
Mel Rieman Campground offers a serene and beautifully maintained environment, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. Many visitors praised the cleanliness, privacy of the campsites, and the friendly camp host, while enjoying activities like fishing in Lake Ashtabula. However, some noted issues such as limited cell service, hot showers, and tight campsite layouts, suggesting room for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
Mel Rieman Campground offers a serene and beautifully maintained environment, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. Many visitors praised the cleanliness, privacy of the campsites, and the friendly camp host, while enjoying activities like fishing in Lake Ashtabula. However, some noted issues such as limited cell service, hot showers, and tight campsite layouts, suggesting room for improvement.
Review Summary
Nicole T
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very quiet and serene campground. I would definitely go back.
Judy P
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very nice campground and the camp host was awesome
Lou m
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
beautiful peaceful camping
Steven W
September 11, 2025
Peaceful campground, but needs tree trimming.
Cynthia J
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
We 1st stopped on the 30th of july. After finding a cell signal thanks to the ranger all was good. Hot spot didn't work Decided to stop again on the return trip and although we just overnighted got to explore a bit more. This place will be added to future WA to MI trips.
Kelly B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
The spot was well maintained! It was beautiful! It’s too hot in the shower area though.
Roxane J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Beautiful campground. Great lake. Very peaceful and relaxing.
David C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
We were in spot 5, and I think it was the nicest spot in the whole campground. As far as being private and shady. The shower houses were very hot and that can't be helped because it's a concrete building in the Sun. But the water was almost uncomfortably hot, and there was absolutely no way to reduce the temperature of it. And I think that added to the hotness of the shower room. Despite there being a little sign by the vault toilet, saying it was a cell phone hotspot.There was no cell service, no matter where we went or how we held our phones. Google Fi , which uses t mobile towers, no signal anywhere in the park.
Dylan O
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Good campground, clean and well maintained. Note: site 5 has a bright light by it… great for safety, not for tent sleeping under the stars. Also, if you arrive late, the campground does not sell firewood. The nearby “resort” does but closes at 9pm. Plan accordingly.
Mark J
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Get a garbage dumpster instead of cans. They are always overflowing.
Location Mel Rieman Rec
Address:
2630 114 Th Ave Se
Valley City, ND, 58072
United States
The main route to the park is via Interstate 94 to Valley City exit 292. Follow the signs through Valley City and turn left onto County Road 19. Travel for 10 miles.
The campground can be accessed via Interstate 94, with the nearest exit being 292 at Valley City.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.0337 / -98.0711
Elevation: 412 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Firewood restrictions are in place; because of the potential to carry invasive insects, absolutely no outside firewood is allowed
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
