East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)
Sakakawea Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: RIVERDALE, ND, ND
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$22 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: May through October
East Totten Trail Campground is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon. This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird watching.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-totten-trail-campground-nd to be notified when sites open up.
East Totten Trail Campground is the only campground on Lake Audubon, offering excellent water access for boating, fishing, and swimming. Campers consistently praise the waterfront sites and scenic location, with one reviewer returning multiple times and staying 10 days.
Wildlife alert: Long-tailed Weasel, American Mink, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, Savannah Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Long-tailed Duck, and Feral Pigeon verified in the area.
Insider tips for East Totten Trail Campground (Nd): Book early — federal campground with high demand Request waterfront sites like site 28 for direct lake access Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm at booking
Skip East Totten Trail Campground (Nd) if: Expecting full hookups — only electric on select sites; no water/sewer available. Visiting November-April — campground closed seasonally. Seeking quiet nights — some campers report noise issues and limited camp host presence.
Best time to visit East Totten Trail Campground (Nd): May-October — Official operating season for the campground. Summer (June-August) — Optimal for swimming, boating, and water activities based on camper reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, ND), Downstream Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, ND).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)
Cell signal at East Totten Trail Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, ND): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
East Totten Trail Campground is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon. This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird watching.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Request waterfront sites like site 28 for direct lake access
Electric hookups available on select sites only; confirm at booking
Official operating season for the campground
Optimal for swimming, boating, and water activities based on camper reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Bismarck, ND: Travel north on US-83 for approximately 65 miles, turn right onto 14th St. NW and travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground. From Minot, ND: Travel south on US-83 for approximately 44 miles then turn left onto 14th St. NW, travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground.
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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 — Sakakawea Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sakakawea Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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