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Mel Rieman Rec

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

Featured amenities

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.

Number of accommodations: 26

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
30 Amp · Electric Only
$26.00
/ per night
21, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
22, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
23, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
24, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
25, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
26, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night
27, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

3.9
75 reviews
5
40.0%
30
4
32.0%
24
3
10.7%
8
2
14.7%
11
1
2.7%
2

Samantha K

Verified

September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

2

What the other review said is correct. Also the bathroom doors have wooden shards coming off it. It cut me.

philip d

Verified

August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

5

Beautiful campground. Only there one night but will definitely return.

James D

Verified

August 9, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

2

We occupied site 13 for one night while traveling. I have to say this is the 1st time I was not impressed with a COE campground.
The site's listed length is not realistic as it has such a sharp curve to it. Also, one side of the curve is a hill and the other side is a dip. We eventually found an angle that would allow our 25' TT to set level but then had to use extension cords for electric.
Oh well. Otherwise the park was clean and quiet with a good dump station. We did not have time to tour the whole park.

Jeffrey B

July 19, 2024

5

Very nice campground. The Baldhill Dam next door is a nice visit and worth exploring. There is a nice boat ramp and fish cleaning station just down the road from the campground. Fishing is good in Lake Ashtabula. Caught a nice variety of fish including Walleye, Perch, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass abs Bullhead Catfish. The visitor center is worth a look and The Hungry Pelican has great ice cream, a limited menu of food, a Bar and Bait for the anglers.

Paul K

Verified

June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

2

Site was very tight with little to no patio area. Based on the map I was expecting some view of the water, very disappointed. Of all of the COEs we have stayed at this one was a real let down.

Peter P

May 29, 2024

5

Lovely campground and grounds, pristinely maintained! We really enjoyed our stay here.

Sandra C

May 15, 2024

2

I enjoyed the spot I was in, but I did not enjoy the GPS making me go 10 miles on a muddy dirt road to get there. I feel that’s important for people to know. I was there and I think there was maybe one other person there in the campground besides the camp host never saw the camp post. Come check to see if I was supposed to be there. Nothing. I didn’t enjoy being able to pop my back doors open to my van and not have anybody staring in, all I saw was a beautiful lake, but it’s not what I have to go through to get there. That will be my one and only time at this campground.

Nancy S

October 2, 2023

3

Stayed for 1 night. Was a nice site, pretty open campground, if you want privacy, you may not like it. The campground host was great, he gave us all sorts of info. Brought us some firewood so we didn't have to go back into town to get some.

DOUGLAS F

Verified

October 1, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

3

traveling thru, got there at night. Left early next morning. looked clean , can't really give fair assessment.

Robin B

Verified

September 25, 2023 Stayed at: 04, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA

4

Quiet. Nice sites above the lake. Be prepared for lots of flies though.

Location Mel Rieman Rec

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

Latitude & Longitude: 47.0337 / -98.0711

Elevation: 412 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Firewood restrictions are in place; because of the potential to carry invasive insects, absolutely no outside firewood is allowed

General

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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