CCC Campground (ND)

Campground · North Dakota · 25 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Little Missouri National Grassland (NF) · Open Access

25
Bookable sites
up to 20
People per site
1,979 ft
Elevation
Welcome to the CCC Campground on the Little Missouri National Grassland
Photo: Laura Tonner/ US Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Overview

CCC Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are a few trails located here.

There are 22 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has 5 reservable sites.

This is a pay and scan facility. Ensure that you have Receration.gov app downloaded on your phone prior to arriving. Scan QR code to make payment. This location also excepts cash, use the fee envelopes located at the fee tubes for cash payments. 

Recreation

Maah Daah Hey Trail that goes for 150 miles, Ends at Burning Coal Vein Campground. Sunset loop which is a short 2-mile hike that connects the Maah Daah Hey Trail and the Long X trail. If you are looking for a day hike, there is a 11-mile loop Maah Daah Hey Trial to the Long X Trail. Where you will see dramatic views of the badlands and prairies of Western North Dakota. The Little Missouri river runs along the northern part of the campground.

Facilities

There are 5 Vault Toilets and water is available at several water spigots throughout the campground. 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. Horses are allowed in the Equestrain Loop. 

Natural Features

Here you will be surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horn, mule and white tail deer going through your site. On rare occasions Big horn sheep can be seen grazing in the area. This area is great for birders, plant enthusiast during the spring and summer months. Perfect all year for the outdoor adventurers. 

Nearby Attractions

Right across the river is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Watford City is a 15 min drive north on HWY 85 for any supplies that you may need. 

The facts

  • 25 bookable sites
  • Up to 20 people per site
  • Loops: Equestrian Loop, RV Loop, Tent Loop

Site types

  • 10 RV Electric
  • 8 Standard Electric
  • 4 Equestrian Electric
  • 2 Group Standard Electric
  • 1 Group Equestrian

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at CCC Campground (ND)

Check-in 01:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
1Equestrian LoopGroup EquestrianBack InGravel—20 🐾
2Equestrian LoopEquestrian ElectricPull ThroughGravel—4 🐾
3Equestrian LoopEquestrian ElectricPull ThroughGravel—4 🐾
4Equestrian LoopEquestrian ElectricPull ThroughGravel—4 🐾
5Equestrian LoopEquestrian ElectricPull ThroughGravel—4 🐾
15RV LoopGroup Standard ElectricPull ThroughGravel—20 🐾
16RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
17RV LoopRv Electric—Gravel—4 🐾
18RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
19RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
20RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
21RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
22RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
23RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
24RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
25RV LoopRv ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
10Tent LoopGroup Standard ElectricBack InGravel—20 🐾
11Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
12Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
13Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
14Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack In——4 🐾
6Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
7Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
8Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾
9Tent LoopStandard ElectricBack InGravel—4 🐾

Getting there

The CCC Campground is loacated off of hwy 85

47.58714, -103.27652 · 47°35'13.7"N 103°16'35.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F243042566776858474574128
Low °F271830415056544331186
Precip in0.50.40.61.22.73.12.61.81.61.30.60.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

CCC Campground $10.00 a night America The Beautiful - Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, and Access Passes recieve a 50% discount at $5.00 a night 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about CCC Campground (ND)

Can you reserve a site at CCC Campground (ND)?
Yes, CCC Campground (ND) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does CCC Campground (ND) have?
25 sites.
Are pets allowed at CCC Campground (ND)?
Yes, pets are allowed at CCC Campground (ND).
Does CCC Campground (ND) have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at CCC Campground (ND)?
Campfires are allowed at CCC Campground (ND). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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CCC Campground (ND) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by CCC Campground (ND)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $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.

Restrictions:

  • Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near CCC Campground (ND)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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