Hazelton Recreation Area

Campground · North Dakota · 30 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Oaha Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

30
Bookable sites
67 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1,660 ft
Elevation
Hazelton Boat Ramp view from the high bank
Photo: J. Voeller · Recreation.gov

Overview

Hazelton Recreation Area is located on the east bank of the Missouri River on Lake Oahe just south of Bismarck, North Dakota. The lake is formed by the Oahe Dam in South Dakota, which was built during the Flood Control Act of 1944, commonly called the Pick-Sloan Plan. The lake and dam are named for the Oahe Indian Mission established in 1874 among the Lakota Sioux Indians.

Over 50 recreation areas are scattered around Lake Oahe, where camping, fishing, boating and hunting are popular activities. For more information, please visit the Oahe Dam & Lake website .

Recreation

Visitors enjoy coming to Lake Oahe for its great boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Many species of fish inhabit the lake, including walleye, northern pike and yellow perch.

Many acres of land around the lake are open to public hunting. A wide variety of small and large game animals inhabit the area, including deer, pronghorn, grouse, dove, pheasant, partridge, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl.

Facilities

The campground offers 18 primitive sites and 12 sites with 50-amp electrical hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided.

Amenities include vault toilets and a playground. A boat ramp is located on-site and has a large paved parking lot, adjacent picnic tables, a fish cleaning station and additional vault toilets.

Natural Features

Lake Oahe extends from Oahe Dam near Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota and is 231 miles long. Its 2,250 miles of shoreline are made up of mixed grass prairie dotted with trees that grow down to the shore in occasional steep draws.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (701) 255-0015.

Nearby Attractions

Charges & Cancellations

A $10 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.  

Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  

For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies.   

The facts

  • 30 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 67 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: HAZELTON

Site types

  • 18 Standard Nonelectric
  • 12 Standard Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

30 campsites at Hazelton Recreation Area

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
002HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
003HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
004HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
005HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel58 ft8 🐾
006HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel57 ft8 🐾
007HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
008HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
009HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel57 ft8 🐾
010HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel48 ft8 🐾
011HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel58 ft8 🐾
012HAZELTONStandard ElectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
013HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
014HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
015HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
016HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
017HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel63 ft8 🐾
018HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel63 ft8 🐾
019HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel67 ft8 🐾
020HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
021HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel59 ft8 🐾
022HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
023HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
024HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
025HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
026HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel56 ft8 🐾
027HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel59 ft8 🐾
028HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
029HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel55 ft8 🐾
030HAZELTONStandard NonelectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From Bismarck, ND, take University Drive south (road becomes Highway 1804). Continue 25 miles south. Recreation area will be on the right side of the road.

46.52056, -100.54333 · 46°31'14.0"N 100°32'36.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 81°F in Jul, down to 20°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F202537536675818071553825
Low °F251728415256544532188
Precip in0.40.50.81.42.83.43.02.21.61.70.60.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10 non-refundable on-line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

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

More photos

Hazelton boat ramp at sunset
Photo: T. Laine · Recreation.gov
Hazelton Recreation Area Boat Ramp Life Jacket Loaner Station
Photo: J. Voeller · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Hazelton Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Hazelton Recreation Area?
Yes, Hazelton Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hazelton Recreation Area have?
30 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Hazelton Recreation Area?
67 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hazelton Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hazelton Recreation Area.
Does Hazelton Recreation Area have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Hazelton Recreation Area?
Campfires are allowed at Hazelton Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Hazelton Recreation Area

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

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