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Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)

Sakakawea Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: RIVERDALE, ND, ND

Price: From $14 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (46 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Wolf Creek Campground is located along the southern shore of beautiful Lake Sakakawea. The recreation area offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter the area offers great ice fishing access opportunites.

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, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Wolf Creek Campground offers beautiful lakeside camping along Lake Sakakawea with excellent boating and fishing access. Google reviewers praise the primitive setting, good boat ramp, and fire pits.

Wildlife alert: Moose and long-tailed weasels present in area; various bird species including sparrows and phalaropes observed within 8km

Insider tips for Wolf Creek Campground (Nd): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as there are no hookups Pack out all trash including baby wipes and feminine products — bathroom facilities lack garbage cans despite no-littering signs

Skip Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You require full-service amenities — campground appears under-staffed with overgrown sites and poorly maintained fire pits. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Wolf Creek Campground (Nd): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: East Totten Trail Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, ND), Downstream Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, ND).

Cell Phone Coverage at Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)

Cell signal at Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) (RIVERDALE, 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.

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Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)

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RIVERDALE, ND, ND★ 4.1 (46 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Wolf Creek Campground is located along the southern shore of beautiful Lake Sakakawea. The recreation area offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter the area offers great ice fishing access opportunites.

Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersFamiliesSites:TentRV
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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 — none available at most sites✕ You require full-service amenities — campground appears under-staffed with overgrown sites and poorly maintained fire pits✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as there are no hookups

Pack out all trash including baby wipes and feminine products

bathroom facilities lack garbage cans despite no-littering signs

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose and long-tailed weasels present in area; various bird species including sparrows and phalaropes observed within 8km

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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701-654-7411. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 877-444-6777.· Sakakawea Lake
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Getting there →

From Bismarck, ND: travel north on US-83/ND-1804 approximately 55 miles, turn left onto ND-200/6th St. NW and travel approximately 7.5 miles, turn right onto 37th Ave NW and travel 1 mile then turn right onto 7th St. NW travel 1 mile and turn left onto 36th Ave NW, travel approximately 2 miles and arrive at campground. From Minot, ND: travel south on US-83 for approximately 50 miles, turn right onto 32nd Ave NW and travel for 1 mile, turn right onto 8th St NW and travel 4 miles, turn right onto

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 — Sakakawea Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sakakawea Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) cost per night?+
Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) costs $14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) open?+
Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)?+
Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)?+
Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Campground (Nd)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) open, and what are check-in times?+
Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

North Dakota Department of Game & Fish
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$14 /night★ 4.1 (46)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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What season is Wolf Creek Campground (Nd) open?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

East Totten Trail Campground (Nd)

RIVERDALE, ND

From $14/night

Downstream Campground (Nd)

RIVERDALE, ND

From $16/night

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