Sather Lake Campground (Nd)

Dakota Prairie National Grasslands — lakeside

Location: Alexander, ND, ND

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Sather Lake Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are 18 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has no reservable sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sather-lake-campground-nd to be notified when sites open up.

Sather Lake Campground offers 18 well-spaced tent sites in North Dakota's Badlands with excellent fishing opportunities and fire rings with grills at each site. Campers praise the great smallmouth fishing, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: American Bison and Pronghorn present in area; also Ring-necked Pheasant, Killdeer, Wilson's Phalarope, Solitary Sandpiper, and Bullsnake documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Sather Lake Campground (Nd): Book early—no reservable sites at this federal campground. Hand pump water available but seasonal; confirm water status before arrival. Parking pads accommodate vehicles up to 60 ft long.

Skip Sather Lake Campground (Nd) if: You need RV hookups—this is tent-only with no hookups.. You're visiting outside Memorial Day to Labor Day—campground is seasonal.. Tick prevention is not a priority—one reviewer reported lots of ticks..

Best time to visit Sather Lake Campground (Nd): Memorial Day through Labor Day — Official operating season; water availability from hand pump depends on weather severity during this period..

Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND), Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd) (WATFORD CITY, ND), Ccc Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND), Roundup Group Horse Camp (MEDORA, ND).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sather Lake Campground (Nd)

Cell signal at Sather Lake Campground (Nd) (Alexander, ND): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

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.

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Alexander, ND, ND★ 4.5 (2 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sather Lake Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are 18 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has no reservable sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites18 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—this is tent-only with no hookups.✕ You're visiting outside Memorial Day to Labor Day—campground is seasonal.✕ Tick prevention is not a priority—one reviewer reported lots of ticks.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

no reservable sites at this federal campground.

Hand pump water available but seasonal; confirm water status before arrival.

Parking pads accommodate vehicles up to 60 ft long.

Best: Memorial Day through Labor Day

Official operating season; water availability from hand pump depends on weather severity during this period.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Bison and Pronghorn present in area; also Ring-necked Pheasant, Killdeer, Wilson's Phalarope, Solitary Sandpiper, and Bullsnake documented within 8km.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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701-842-8500· Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Sather Lake Campground (Nd) cost per night?+
Sather Lake Campground (Nd) costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sather Lake Campground (Nd) open?+
Sather Lake Campground (Nd) is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sather Lake Campground (Nd) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sather Lake Campground (Nd)?+
Sather Lake Campground (Nd) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sather Lake Campground (Nd)?+
Sather Lake Campground (Nd) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Sather Lake Campground (Nd)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sather Lake Campground (Nd) is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sather Lake Campground (Nd) open, and what are check-in times?+
Sather Lake Campground (Nd) is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4.5 (2)
SeasonMemorial Day through Labor Day
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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