Sather Lake Campground (ND)
Campground · 18 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Little Missouri National Grassland (NF) · Open Access
- 18
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 18
- Accessible sites
- 2,268 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sather Lake Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are 18 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has no reservable sites.
Recreation
Here you will be able to boat and fish.
Facilities
There are 3 Vault Toilets and water is available using a hand pump. 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.
Natural Features
During your stay you may have Prong horn, mule and white tail deer going through your site.
Nearby Attractions
Watford City is a 30 min drive East and Sidney, Montana is 30 min drive West for any supplies that you may need.
The facts
- 18 bookable sites
- 18 accessible sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Sather Lake
Site types
- 18 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
18 campsites at Sather Lake Campground (ND)
Check-in 01:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sather Lake 1 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 10 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 11 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 12 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 13 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 14 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 15 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 16 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 17 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 18 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 2 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 3 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 4 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 5 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 6 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 7 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 8 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Sather Lake 9 | Sather Lake | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
47.66763, -103.81103 · 47°40'3.5"N 103°48'39.7"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Sather Lake Campground (ND)
- Can you reserve a site at Sather Lake Campground (ND)?
- Yes, Sather Lake Campground (ND) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sather Lake Campground (ND) have?
- 18 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Sather Lake Campground (ND)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sather Lake Campground (ND).
- Are campfires allowed at Sather Lake Campground (ND)?
- Campfires are allowed at Sather Lake Campground (ND). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Sather Lake Campground (ND) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sather Lake 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. Pack-it-in, pack-it-out.
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- Whitetail Picnic Area 40.2 mi · Campground
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Contact
- Phone 701-842-8500
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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