Maid O'moonshine Campground

About

Maid O'moonshine Campground occupies a prime location within Lake Metigoshe State Park, one of North Dakota's most popular year-round destinations. Set among the rolling, forested hills of the Turtle Mountains along the U.S.-Canadian border, the campground provides natural privacy between sites with mature tree cover. Modern sites feature 30-amp and 50-amp electrical service plus water hookups, with roughly half the sites configured as pull-throughs and half as back-ins. The campground provides flush toilet restroom facilities with showers, and a dump station serves the camping areas. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Lake Metigoshe offers excellent fishing for northern pike, walleye, and perch, while canoe and kayak rentals are available for exploring the park's smaller lakes. Trail networks departing from the campground connect to hiking, mountain biking, and winter cross-country skiing routes. The park operates year-round, though full campground services run from mid-May through September. Off-season camping is available with limited services. Reservations open 95 days in advance through the North Dakota Parks reservation system. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 3:00 PM, with a maximum stay of 14 nights per 30-day period.

Directions

From Bottineau, drive north on Highway 43 for approximately 13 miles to the park entrance.