North Dakota / McLean County

Wolf Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the 2025 season due to temporary adjustments in recreation operations across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District. Staffing and resource limitations prevent the campground from opening.

About

Wolf Creek Campground is a primitive U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the southern shore of Lake Sakakawea, one of North Dakota's premier recreational destinations. The campground features nearly 70 grass-surfaced, non-electric campsites with views of the lake, many positioned directly on the waterfront. The open, grassy layout makes it popular with RV campers seeking a scenic, lakeside experience. Lake Sakakawea is renowned for its fishing opportunities, with several state record fish caught in its waters. Anglers target walleye, sauger, northern pike, muskie, smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and Chinook salmon—the only body of water in North Dakota where this species is found. The lake also offers excellent boating, sailing, swimming, and scuba diving. Ice fishing access is available in winter. The campground includes a playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits. Showers are available at the Downstream Campground located five miles away. The adjacent Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area provides hunting opportunities for deer, pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, cottontail rabbits, and tree squirrels during open season. Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery and visitor center, as well as the Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, are located nearby.

Directions

From Bismarck, 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 to the campground. From Minot, 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 36th Ave NW and travel for 1 mile to the campground.

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