Mel Rieman Rec
MEL RIEMAN REC
Mel Rieman Rec
MEL RIEMAN REC
MEL RIEMAN REC

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Showers Showers
Playground Playground

About Mel Rieman Rec

The Mel Rieman Campground and Recreation Area is a 70-acre facility on the shoreline of Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. The campground is known for its spectacular sunset views. It is close to the Baldhill Dam and within walking distance of the Mel Rieman day-use area, where visitors can swim, fish and picnic. Lake Ashtabula was created by the construction of the Baldhill Dam on the Sheyenne River in 1944, and is situated in one of the most scenic river valleys in the region. Visitors can choose from a wide range of recreation opportunities year-round, including ice fishing and cross-country skiing during winter months.

Available sites

27 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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27 Sites Available

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🚐 01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 03, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 04, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp
🚐 05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Pull-through
🚐 08, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp
🚐 11, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp
🚐 13, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 21, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Full shade
⛺ 22, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 23, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 24, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 25, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 26, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade
⛺ 27, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Full shade

Reviews

99 reviews

Summary

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Mel Rieman Recreation offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained sites and stunning views. Campers appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities, helpful camp hosts, and the spaciousness that allows for privacy. While there are minor concerns like limited cell service and some amenities needing improvement, overall, visitors found it to be a great spot for relaxation and family fun.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 99 reviews

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5 stars 46.5% (46)
4 stars 31.3% (31)
3 stars 8.1% (8)
2 stars 12.1% (12)
1 star 2.0% (2)

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Jill J

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

Beautiful campsite, lots of trees for privacy. The vault toilet was a bit of a hike from my campsite, but that would be my only complaint.

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Lynn S

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July 4, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

Great site. Easy access and campground was clean and quiet. lake was beautiful!

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Matthew W

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July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

Beautiful location, well kept camp sites, and clean bathrooms.

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Sara G

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June 26, 2026 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

We are surprised to see such a beautiful park, so well maintained with hardly anyone else there. It has all the amenities you would need and overall a peaceful and relaxing place to camp and take it all in. We even got to listen to the packs of coyotes howling in the distance. A really great spot.

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Marty A

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June 20, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

We loved the park, spacious with plenty of places to walk and hike. We endured 2 storms while there. The Rangers came by to warn us and provide evacuation details. We enjoyed our stay.

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Melinda K

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June 19, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

Nice level spots. We have a small popup so no issues with space. Nice trees for shade. More traffic driving by on the road up above us but not horrible. Bathrooms and showers are nice.

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Lori D

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May 27, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

Great place to stay! Nice camp sites, relatively quiet, nice play ground for kids, a pretty big swimming area and a lot of parking for boat trailers with a decent boat ramp. Fun for the whole family! One of my top 5 places for camping that isn't multiple hours away from home.

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Location & Directions for Mel Rieman Rec

2630 114 Th Ave Se, Valley City, ND 58072 United States

Elevation: 412 ft

Getting There

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 mi.

Nearest town

Valley City, ND - 11 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground can be accessed via Interstate 94, with the nearest exit being 292 at Valley City.

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: November 5, 2026

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