Primitive sites have no hookups and often no water, just a cleared spot, a fire ring, and quiet. They are the closest thing to dispersed camping with a designated site, and they suit small rigs, vans, and tents best.

See every listing in the state on the North Dakota RV parks page, or browse primitive campgrounds across the whole country.

Primitive & Backcountry Camping in North Dakota

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All primitive campgrounds in North Dakota

Pesek Campground

Belfield Dam - ND GFD

Sweet Briar Lake

Back Country Campsite

Lake Ilo - ND GFD

Hehn - Schaffer Lake - ND GFD

Heinrich-Martin Dam

Kulm Camping

Crown Butte Dam

West Lake Napoleon - ND GFD

Sweetbriar Lake-Northwest Ramp - ND GFD

Sweetbriar Lake - Southeast Ramp - ND GFD

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