Ccc Campground (Nd)
Dakota Prairie National Grasslands — riverside, hiking
Location: Watford City, ND, ND
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (43 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
CCC Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are a few trails located here. There are 22 sites and 3 campground loops.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ccc-campground-nd to be notified when sites open up.
CCC Campground offers affordable camping in North Dakota's Badlands with access to the 150-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail for biking and hiking. The location provides diverse outdoor activities including wildlife viewing, backpacking, and horse camping.
Wildlife alert: American Bison, Black-tailed Prairie Dog, and Mule Deer present in area. Bird species include Red-headed Woodpecker, Long-billed Curlew, and Lazuli Bunting. Bullsnakes and sagebrush lizards also documented.
Insider tips for Ccc Campground (Nd): Download Recreation.gov app before arriving for QR code payment at this pay-and-scan facility Cash payments accepted via fee envelopes at fee tubes if app is unavailable Book early as this federal campground fills quickly; only 5 sites are reservable out of 22 total sites
Skip Ccc Campground (Nd) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You plan to camp outside Memorial Day through Labor Day - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 25 total sites available.
Best time to visit Ccc Campground (Nd): Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd) (WATFORD CITY, ND), Juniper Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND), Sather Lake Campground (Nd) (Alexander, ND), Roundup Group Horse Camp (MEDORA, ND).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ccc Campground (Nd)
Cell signal at Ccc Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
CCC Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are a few trails located here. There are 22 sites and 3 campground loops.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryDownload Recreation.gov app before arriving for QR code payment at this pay-and-scan facility
Cash payments accepted via fee envelopes at fee tubes if app is unavailable
Book early as this federal campground fills quickly; only 5 sites are reservable out of 22 total sites
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The CCC Campground is loacated off of hwy 85
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dakota Prairie National Grasslands before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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