Wolf Creek Campground
The Wolf Creek Campground is located along the southern shore of beautiful Lake Sakakawea. The recreation area offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving, bird watching, and hunting. In the winter the area offers great ice fishing access opportunites.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 67 |
Site guide
67 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 002 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 003 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 004 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 005 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 006 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 007 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 008 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 009 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
| 010 | East End | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Camping reservations at this location must be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
The campground consists of 67 primitive campsites, each with a picnic table and grill. Amenities include brand new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, a fill and dump station, boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Bismarck, ND: 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 and arrive at campground.
| Nearest town | Riverdale, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47.5460° N, 101.3100° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 27.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Capital RV Center of Bismarck ↗ | 56.7 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge begins about 4.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.5 miAudubon National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 14,782 acres
- 14 miLake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 3,062 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a nice open grassy area with lake views from most of the campsites with the sites being right on the water.
Recreation
Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, swimming, fishing and hunting opportunities. Several state record fish have been caught in Lake Sakakawea. Anglers fish for walleye, Sauger, northern pike, muskie, small and large mouth bass, bluegill and crappie. Chinook salmon can be also found in the lake, the only body of water in the state with this species and is very popular place to camp as a result. The best catfishing is found directly below Garrison Dam just 6 miles away. Younger visitors love the playground in the campground. While the volleyball courts, horseshoe pits are enjoyed by campers of all ages. There are showers available in our Downstream Campground just 5 miles down the road as well as amphitheater programs in the evenings on Saturdays. The Wolf Creek Wildlife Management Area is located east and west of the campground and offers great hunting opportunities, its full of grass and wooded areas are open to the public for deer, pheasant, sharp-tail grouse, cottontail rabbits, and tree squirrels during open season.
Nearby
Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is minutes from the campground and is open to the public. It has a visitor center complete with five 400-gallon aquariums, provides great opportunities to view the fish of North Dakota in their environment. The Garrison Dam Power Plant offers walking tours during the months of June, July, and first part of August on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2pm. The Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located about 8 miles away on the south shore of Lake Audubon off Hwy. 83. The visitor center offers a variety of guided tours and environmental education programs.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Wolf Creek Campground?
Sites at Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek Campground?
Camping reservations at this location must be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Wolf Creek Campground?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Wolf Creek Campground have?
67 sites, including 67 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Wolf Creek Campground?
Wolf Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Wolf Creek Campground?
Amenities include brand new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, a fill and dump station, boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Wolf Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Wolf Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Wolf Creek Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Wolf Creek Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Wolf Creek Campground?
Lake Sakakawea offers excellent boating, swimming, fishing and hunting opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Wolf Creek Campground?
Riverdale, North Dakota. Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery is minutes from the campground and is open to the public.
Source: Getting there
What if Wolf Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are East Totten Trail Campground (5.5 mi), Downstream Campground (7 mi), and Hazelton Recreation Area (79.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby