Cross Ranch State Park Sanger Campground
Open — Open year-round. Water is shut off November 1 through spring. Vault toilet closed December 1 through spring. Limited services during winter months.
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:28PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
An area of precipitation is forecast to develop across western and central North Dakota late tonight into Tuesday morning. Most of the precipitation could fall as snow, with high chances for at least one inch of accumulation along and east of Highway 83. However, there could also be a period of light freezing rain after the snow ends, and far western parts of the state could just see light freezing rain. The western half of the state has medium chances for at least a glaze of ice accumulation through Tuesday morning, with lower chances to the east. The snow and freezing rain could make roads very slick for the Tuesday morning commute. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination, and check the latest road conditions before departing. Do not use cruise control when driving on icy roads, and leave plenty of stopping distance ahead of you. Temperatures are expected to quickly warm above freezing from west to east from mid Tuesday morning through the afternoon.
About
Sanger Boat Landing Campground is part of Cross Ranch State Park, situated along the Missouri River approximately 2 miles south of the main park area. This smaller, more remote campground offers 7 electric hookup sites and several primitive tent camping options, including a coveted riverside site. The campground provides direct access to the Missouri River via a boat ramp, making it an ideal base for anglers pursuing walleye, pike, bass, catfish, and other species, as well as for paddlers completing the scenic 9-mile kayak/canoe run from Washburn. The Lower Ma-ak-oti Trail begins at the Sanger trailhead, offering 2.1 miles of hiking through prairie bluffs and wooded channels with river vistas. Steep stairs without handrails are present on portions of this trail. The campground sits in a relatively undeveloped stretch of the Missouri River, providing opportunities to experience the landscape much as Lewis and Clark encountered it. Cross Ranch State Park is one of five North Dakota state parks designated as an official Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail site, and the adjacent 6,000-acre Nature Conservancy preserve offers additional exploration opportunities.
Directions
Located 2 miles south of Cross Ranch State Park main entrance off ND Highway 1806, approximately 9 miles south of Washburn.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Cross Ranch State Park Campground 2.3mi
- Cross Ranch State Park Primitive Campground 2.6mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Main Campground 29mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Horse Camp 30mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Day Use 30mi
- Wolf Creek Campground 29mi
- East Totten Trail Campground 33mi
- Downstream Campground 29mi
- Lake Sakakawea State Park Campground 32mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| crsp@nd.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (701) 794-3731 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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