Hazelton Recreation Area
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through September. All campsites are reservable through Recreation.gov.
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
Hazelton Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground located on the east bank of the Missouri River along Lake Oahe, approximately 25 miles south of Bismarck, North Dakota. The recreation area provides access to one of the longest reservoirs in the nation, with Lake Oahe stretching 231 miles from Oahe Dam near Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck. The campground offers 30 campsites total: 18 primitive sites and 12 sites equipped with 50-amp electrical hookups. All sites include picnic tables and campfire rings. The recreation area features vault toilets, a playground, and a disc golf course. A boat ramp with large paved parking lot provides convenient water access, along with a fish cleaning station and additional vault toilets at the launch area. Lake Oahe is renowned for its excellent fishing opportunities, with walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch among the most popular species. The lake's 2,250 miles of shoreline wind through mixed grass prairie dotted with trees. Boating, water skiing, and swimming are popular summer activities. The surrounding public lands offer hunting opportunities for deer, pronghorn, grouse, pheasant, waterfowl, and other game species. All campsites are reservable through Recreation.gov with zero-day booking window, meaning sites can be reserved up to the day of arrival.
Directions
From Bismarck, take University Drive south (road becomes Highway 1804). Continue 25 miles south. The recreation area will be on the right side of the road.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Beaver Creek Recreation Area 19mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Day Use 22mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Horse Camp 22mi
- Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park Main Campground 22mi
- Cross Ranch State Park Sanger Campground 50mi
- Cross Ranch State Park Campground 52mi
- Cross Ranch State Park Primitive Campground 53mi
- Beaver Lake State Park Campground 45mi
- Beaver Lake State Park Equipment Rental 45mi
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 | $14 - $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| oahecampgrounds@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (701) 255-0015 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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