Jorgen's Hollow Campground
Jorgen's Hollow Campground is located within the Sheyenne National Grassland as part of the 70,000 acres of designated public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground provides a semi-primitive recreation opportunity for most camping types and equestrian use. The 70,000 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, canoeing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 7 |
| Equestrian | 6 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
14 sites in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 6 | Central | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 9 | Central | Equestrian | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 12 | Central | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Central | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Central | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | – / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | East | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 3 | East | RV | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 4 | East | Equestrian | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | East | Equestrian | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | 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 | 50 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 12, 13, 14, 7 and 1 more are listed accessible |
The campground provides a semi-primitive camping opportunity with fourteen (14) designated campsites separated into three loops. Sites 1-3,5,6,12-14 are designated as non-equestrian and 4, 7-11 are designated equestrian sites. Two vault toilets and one potable water hand-pump are available. 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. The campground shares a large parking area known as the East Trailhead to provide access to the North Country National Scenic Trail.
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. |
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Getting there
From Fargo, ND. South on I-29 for 14-miles. Take exit 48 for ND-46 West for 14-miles. Turn left onto ND-18 South for 10-miles. Turn right onto 64th St /CR23/4 for 3-miles. Turn right onto 154th Ave SE / CR 23 for 2.7-miles. Turn right into Jorgen's Hollow Campground
| Coordinates | 46.5240° N, 97.2025° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Scheels All Sports ↗ | 28.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 29.1 mi |
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Video
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Trails nearby
- 0.2 miOak Leaf2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miNorth Country National Scenic ↗31.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Natural features
The geology of the Sheyenne National Grassland is characterized by shifting sand dunes and sandsheets surrounding the meandering Sheyenne River. 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, there are three types of eolian landforms, or landforms created by wind, in the Sheyenne National Grassland and surrounding region; high-relief dunes, low-relief dunes, and sand sheets. High-relief dunes or mainly restricted to within one or two miles of the Sheyenne River trench. Low-releif dunes are less than 30 feet high and have a hummocky, wind-blown surface that is generally stabilized by vegetation. The third type of eolian landform, the sandsheet, consists of sand and silt that can be up to 10 feet thick in places. Blowouts, or shallow depressions caused by removal of sand, occur where little or no vegetative cover to hold the sand in place. Blowouts occur in both the dunes and sandsheets. Today, native and non-native grasses cover the landscape with pockets of Bur Oak savannah and Aspen stands.
Recreation
Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, equestrian use, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and hunting. Non-motorized activities are allowed on the 31-mile gravel surface North Country Trail. Access the trail by three trailheads and the campground. Water activities on the Sheyenne River are accessible by four hand-launch sites along 17-miles of the Sheyenne River Water Trail. Motor vehicle use is allowed on a network of designated forest roads. All hunting activities follow North Dakota Game and Fish regulations.
Nearby
- Experience 70,000 acres of public lands on the Sheyenne National Grassland surrounding Jorgen's Hollow Campground.
- Access the 4-mile Oak Leaf Trail loop & 31-miles of North Country National Scenic Trail from the campground.
- The Sheyenne River Water Trail traverses 17-river miles through the National Grassland along the Sheyenne River with its final access point 1.5 miles from Jorgen's Hollow Campground
- The small town of McLeod, ND offering food, camping, and a historic museum is located 14-miles Southwest of the campground.
- Fargo, ND is located 42-miles Northeast offering all amenities to a metropolitan city population of ~238,000.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Sites at Jorgen's Hollow 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 Jorgen's Hollow 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 Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Jorgen's Hollow Campground have?
14 sites, including 7 standard sites without power, 6 equestrian sites, and 1 RV site without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 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 Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
There is no RV dump station or manure pit available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jorgen's Hollow Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Sites 12, 13, 14, and 7 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 5 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 Jorgen's Hollow Campground?
Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, equestrian use, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Jorgen's Hollow Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Hankinson Hills Campground (30.1 mi, first-come), Mel Rieman Rec (54.1 mi), and Eggerts Landing (54.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby