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Average nightly rates27 total sites
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20 sites
Tent Sites
7 sites
About Mel Rieman Rec
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (91)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Karen B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Site 24 is located at the end ( map is inaccurate) - you have to walk thru sites 22 and 23 to get to it which was uncomfortable. There is no separation between campsites or privacy. The ground was very uneven and chunks of dirt piles along the way, large piles of leaves in 24. 25-27 are not located next to 24. 21 is at the end of 22 thru 24 by parking area and road
Clayton S
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
25’ truck camper plus Jeep fit fine on site 1 with electric. Beautiful lake. Bathroom has flush toilets and showers. Okay clean. Dump station with water.
Robyn L
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Not the best experience
Terry D
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Excellent Site! Stayed here the first time in space #2 and it was awesome! View is incredible. Clean, quiet campsite! Will stay again!
Lynn M
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
We only spent a night here while traveling through so we didn't utilize many of the amenities. Although it was a little hard to figure out, we saw that there were first come sites so we drove there to get one of those. When we got there a sign said you had to secure the site online. But there was not enough cell service to do that. I tried to call the reservation number but couldn't hold a call. No ranger or host around to assist. Took about 45 minutes to finally get the reservation to go through. Nerve wracking!
Nice and quiet spot.
Robert S
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Very nice and peaceful campsites. Shower and restroom facility very clean and private. Very pleased with my stay
Jacob M
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Wal in sites 25, 26, and 27 are not located as shown on the map. They are all located off the back of the parking lot to the Hungry Pelican. The location was great for our family. The sites were still quite secluded from the rest of the campers and day use areas.
Thomas P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Thomas P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
Thomas P
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: MEL RIEMAN REC AREA
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.
Elevation: 412 feet
11 mi drive to downtown Valley City (about 18 min)
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: September 8, 2026