Welcome to the CCC Campground on the Little Missouri National Grasslands in the heart of the Badlands of North Dakota.

Ccc Campground

Open

Open year-round with limited services outside Memorial Day to Labor Day. Potable water is turned off during winter months. Highway 85 construction from mile marker 108 to 126 began April 1, 2026; expect delays when traveling to and from the campground, but the campground remains open.

From Recreation.gov

Construction on Highway 85 will begin on April 1st, 2026, from mile marker 108 to 126. The Bennett and CCC Campgrounds will remain open during this period. Please expect delays when traveling to and from the campgrounds

About

CCC Campground lies within the Dakota Prairie Grasslands in the rugged Badlands of western North Dakota. Surrounded by colorful buttes and rolling prairie, the campground provides access to some of the region's best hiking and mountain biking trails, including the 150-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail. The Little Missouri River flows along the northern boundary, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit is just a short distance across the river. The campground has 25 sites divided into three loops: a tent loop, an RV loop with 20/30/50-amp electric hookups, and an equestrian loop with corrals, highlines, and hitchrails. Six sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, while the remaining sites are first-come, first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Six vault toilets serve the campground, all ADA-accessible. Potable water is available at spigots throughout the campground from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Wildlife viewing is excellent here. Pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tailed deer frequently pass through campsites, and bighorn sheep are occasionally spotted. Spring and summer bring wildflowers that attract birders and plant enthusiasts. Bike wash and maintenance racks near the trailheads serve Maah Daah Hey riders.

Directions

From Watford City, head south on US-85 for 15 miles. Turn west onto Long X Road and follow for one mile into the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length 65ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (701) 842-8500

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Welcome to the CCC Campground on the Little Missouri National Grasslands in the heart of the Badlands of North Dakota.
Enjoy a nice meal under the shade of the pavilion.
View of Loop 1
Trail parking
Enjoy a nice meal under the shade of the pavilion.
View of the Little Missouri River from the Maah Daah Hey trial.
Welcome to the CCC Campground on the Little Missouri National Grasslands in the heart of the Badlands of North Dakota
Trial map

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