Hankinson Hills Campground
Dakota Prairie National Grasslands — lakeside, hiking
Location: ND, ND
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Hankinson Hills Campground is located within the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area as part of the 2,833 acres of designated public lands managed by the US Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground provides a semi-primitive recreation opportunity for most camping types and equestrian use. The 2,833 acres of public lands surrounding the campground is managed for multiple use to include cattle grazing, wildlife, recreation, and prescribed fire activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Hankinson Hills offers affordable semi-primitive camping at $10/night within 2,833 acres of designated public lands managed by the US Forest Service. Google reviewers praise its beautiful grassland setting, peaceful atmosphere, and diverse recreation opportunities including horse camping and hiking.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Kingbird, Northern Flicker, Western Meadowlark, Eastern Bluebird observed in area
Insider tips for Hankinson Hills Campground: Book early—federal campground with only 16 sites fills up quickly Half the campground is dedicated horse camping; the other half is mixed tent/camper sites About half of each section is shaded with trees
Skip Hankinson Hills Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to noise—free-range cattle and trains audible in background.
Best time to visit Hankinson Hills Campground: August — Google review confirms horse loop nearly full on Friday afternoon in August, indicating peak season accessibility.
Nearby campgrounds: Jorgen’S Hollow Campground (Leonard, ND).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hankinson Hills Campground
Cell signal at Hankinson Hills Campground (ND): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
The Hankinson Hills Campground is located within the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area as part of the 2,833 acres of designated public lands managed by the US Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground provides a semi-primitive recreation opportunity for most camping types and equestrian use. The 2,833 acres of public lands surrounding the campground is managed for multiple use to include cattle grazing, wildlife, recreation, and prescribed fire activities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 only 16 sites fills up quickly
Half the campground is dedicated horse camping; the other half is mixed tent/camper sites
About half of each section is shaded with trees
Google review confirms horse loop nearly full on Friday afternoon in August, indicating peak season accessibility
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fargo, ND South on I-29 for forty-seven miles. Take exit 15 for Co Rd 16 toward Great Bend/Mantador for 0.3 miles Turn right onto Co Rd 16/87th St SE for 5.4 miles Turn left onto 165th Ave SE for 2.0 miles Turn right onto 89th St SE into the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area Follow Forest Road 1250 for 1.0 miles Campground is on west side of Forest Road 1250
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- 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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