Hankinson Hills Campground
The Hankinson Hills Campground is located within the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area as part of the 2,833 acres of designated public lands managed by the US Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground provides a semi-primitive recreation opportunity for most camping types and equestrian use. The 2,833 acres of public lands surrounding the campground is managed for multiple use to include cattle grazing, wildlife, recreation, and prescribed fire activities. Explore this area of the Sheyenne National Grassland for hiking, biking, equestrian use, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Equestrian | 6 |
| RV, no hookups | 2 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
Site guide
16 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Equestrian | Equestrian | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 01 | Non-Equestrian | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Non-Equestrian | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Non-Equestrian | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Non-Equestrian | RV | Pull-through | 75 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | All sites are first-come, first-served & not available for online reservations. Please pay your camping fee immediately upon selecting your campsite. 1. Write your information on a fee envelope, insert payment into envelope, and seal envelope. 2. |
| Accessibility | Sites 11, 12, 13, 14 and 2 more are listed accessible |
The campground provides a semi-primitive camping opportunity with fifteen (15) designated campsites separated into two loops. Sites 1-9 are designated as non-equestrian and 10-15 are designated equestrian sites. Three vault toilets and two potable water hand-pumps are available. A covered day-use pavilion with four picnic tables is in the non-equestrian loop. Each loop has a community fire ring surrounded by four benches for group use. There are no electric or water hookups at any location. There is no RV dump station or manure pit available. All activities follow a pack-in pack-out policy.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Fargo, ND. South on I-29 for forty-seven miles. Take exit 15 for Co Rd 16 toward Great Bend/Mantador for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 16/87th St SE for 5.4 miles. Turn left onto 165th Ave SE for 2.0 miles. Turn right onto 89th St SE into the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area. Follow Forest Road 1250 for 1.0 miles.
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 46.83° N, 100.74° W. Call the office before you drive. |
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Hankinson Hills Campground - Sheyenne National Grassland - North Dakota
Natural features
The geology of the Hankinson Hills Recreation Area is characterized by shifting sand dunes and sandsheets. The sand was deposited in an underflow fan in early stages of former glacial Lake Agassiz. As the water of the great glacial lake receded, the sand was exposed to the air. As a result, low-relief dunes up to 30 feet high formed stabilized by vegetation. Today, native and non-native grasses cover the landscape with pockets of Bur Oak and Aspen stands.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, equestrian use, wildlife viewing, and hunting. Non-motorized activities are allowed on the 8-mile gravel surface Hankinson Hills Trail. Access the trail by three trailheads and the campground. Motor vehicle use is allowed on a network of designated forest roads. All hunting activities follow North Dakota Game and Fish regulations.
Nearby
The small town of Hankinson, ND is located about seven miles southeast of the campground. The town provides dining, shopping, and fuel. Nearby Lake Elsie is a spring fed lake with a sandy public beach, restrooms, and boat dock. The Dakota Magic Casino and Dakota Winds Golf Course are located nineteen miles south of the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Sites at Hankinson Hills Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hankinson Hills Campground?
All sites are first-come, first-served & not available for online reservations. Please pay your camping fee immediately upon selecting your campsite. 1.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hankinson Hills Campground have?
16 sites, including 7 standard sites without power, 6 equestrian sites, 2 RV sites without hookups, and 1 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hankinson Hills Campground?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Hankinson Hills Campground?
There is no RV dump station or manure pit available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hankinson Hills Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Sites 11, 12, 13, and 14 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 6 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 is there to do at Hankinson Hills Campground?
Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, equestrian use, wildlife viewing, and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation