Tyson V
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very clean, quiet campsite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a chill spot.
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99 reviews
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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September 25, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very clean, quiet campsite. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a chill spot.
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September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 21, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
What the other review said is correct. Also the bathroom doors have wooden shards coming off it. It cut me.
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Beautiful campground. Only there one night but will definitely return.
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August 9, 2024 Stayed at: 13, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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.
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July 19, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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.
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June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 19, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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.
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May 29, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Lovely campground and grounds, pristinely maintained! We really enjoyed our stay here.
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May 15, 2024 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
I enjoyed the spot I was in, but I did not enjoy the GPS making me go 10 mi 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.
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October 2, 2023 Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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.
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October 1, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
traveling thru, got there at night. Left early next morning. looked clean , can't really give fair assessment.
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2630 114 Th Ave Se, Valley City, ND 58072 United States
Elevation: 412 ft
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.
The campground can be accessed via Interstate 94, with the nearest exit being 292 at Valley City.
Last updated: November 5, 2026