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Mark J
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Get a garbage dumpster instead of cans. They are always overflowing.
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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.
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01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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05, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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08, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Driveway entry: Back-In
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09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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10, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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11, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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12, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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13, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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21, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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22, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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27, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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99 reviews
Summary
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.
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Lynn W
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Quiet, nice, and like that we actually had a 50 amps service.
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Donn N
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 Stayed at: 19, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very clean restrooms with free showers. Sites are nicely separated by trees and shrubs. No other amenities or trails in the area
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Dinesh P
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 Stayed at: 10, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Excellent place for camping.
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teresa t
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 Stayed at: 03, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
I was there during the week and the campground and beach was very quiet. I rented spot 3 - it was great and more private then some of the sites. Trash, bathrooms, dump station were nearby and I used the public shower one night and the button was pretty fast but the water was warm and the shower was clean. I'll be back.
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Bradley G
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
everything was great. Except the rain on Sunday! cannot control that.
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Bradley G
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
nice camping area! Great staff
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Bradley G
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Had a nice experience at Mel Reiman campgroung
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Thomas Y
VerifiedMay 14, 2025 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Small campground with basic amenities. Level spot for RV. Visited during early May and the ticks were very bad.
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Robert A
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Old scrub brush and volunteer tree growth in road ways making turns too tight for long rigs. No one there for check in and no map to find your camp site in entry area. Truly a self service, campers leaving at dusk, not the given checkout time(wonder if they paid at all).
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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.
Highway access
The campground can be accessed via Interstate 94, with the nearest exit being 292 at Valley City.
Policies & Rules
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- 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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