Sather Lake Campground
Sather Lake Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are 18 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has no reservable sites.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 18 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites Sather Lake 1, Sather Lake 2, Sather Lake 3, Sather Lake 4 and 14 more are listed accessible |
There are 3 Vault Toilets and water is available using a hand pump. Water is available Memorial day to Labor day. This date depends on the severity of the weather. Picnic tables at each site, fire rings with grill at each site, parking pads up to 60 ft long.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Dakota Prairie Grasslands |
| Booking | First-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted. |
| Fees | $10 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site. |
| Rules | Stay limit of 14 consecutive days. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 47.6676° N, 103.8110° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBear
40 mi from the campground · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 34.1 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Sather Lake Camping Area ND/MT
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miSather Lake0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
- inDakota Prairie Grasslands ↗National Grassland · Forest Service · 1,384,927 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
During your stay you may have Prong horn, mule and white tail deer going through your site.
Recreation
Here you will be able to boat and fish.
Nearby
Watford City is a 30 min drive East and Sidney, Montana is 30 min drive West for any supplies that you may need.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sather Lake Campground?
Sites at Sather Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First-come, first-served. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sather Lake Campground?
$10 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sather Lake Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sather Lake Campground have?
18 sites, including 18 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sather Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sather Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sather Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Sather Lake Campground?
Sites Sather Lake 1, Sather Lake 2, Sather Lake 3, and Sather Lake 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 18 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Sather Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Juniper Campground Group Site (22.8 mi), CCC Campground (25.5 mi, partly first-come), and Summit Campground (28 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby