CCC Campground
The CCC Campground is a rustic campground in the Badlands that offers a classic camping experience. It features 38 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. The campground also includes a trailhead for the Maah Daah Hey Trail and the Long X Trail and is within walking distance of the Little Missouri River. Recent renovations greatly enhance the recreation experience and opportunities.
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Reservations
Make Reservations HereThere are 25 campsites in total.
- Sixteen single campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Six single campsites (#5, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25) are reservable.
- Three group campsites include:
1). RV site #15 (reservable).
2). Equestrian site #1 (reservable).
3). Tent site #10 is First Come, First Served.
The current overnight camping fee is $10.
Make all campsite reservations at Recreation.gov.
Contact the local Ranger District Station for more information.
General Information
- A seasonal Campground Host is on-site 20 hours weekly, Thursday through Sunday, from mid-May to Labor Day.
- The campground consists of three campsite loops, including individual and group Tent, Equestrian, and RV sites.
- All campsites have ample parking, picnic tables, electrical hookups, fire rings/charcoal grills, access to potable water, and accessible vault toilets.
- Pack-in, Pack-out rules apply. If you bring it in with you, please take it out. Please do not put any trash in the vault toilets.
- Campground rules and information are posted on the kiosk.
For specific questions, contact the McKenzie Ranger District office.
Open 24 hours/day
The Senior Pass and the Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees per night. Discounts apply only to the site the pass holder occupies only (not for additional guest sites).
Visit the Passes page for more information about the America the Beautiful National Park Passes.
- Fire Restrictions may be in effect. Visitors are responsible for monitoring current conditions on the Alerts and Fire Danger Status page and NDResponse.gov
- Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.
- All trails are intended for non-motorized travel only. Therefore, all motorized vehicles, including E-bikes, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles are prohibited.
- Horse feed and straw must be certified as free of noxious weed seed.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Payments may be made in one of two ways:
- Via the Fee Tube with fee envelopes (located at the campground entrance near the kiosk pictured in the photo gallery above).
- Via the Scan & Pay feature. Directions for this payment method are available here: Scan & Pay Information and Instructions. Note to use this feature for the First-Come, First-Served campsites, you must be physically present; therefore, the QR code is only available at the kiosk.
Pets are allowed but must remain leashed within the campground at all times. Keep our campgrounds clean. Please clean up after your animals.
Contact Name: McKenzie Ranger District office
Contact Phone: 701-842-8500
Address: 1905 S. Main Street Watford City, ND 58854
Phone: 701-842-8500
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.58638889
Longitude: -103.2758333
Directions
Sixteen miles South of Watford City.
From Watford City head South on US-85 for 15 miles, turn West onto Long X Road and follow for one mile into the campground.
Parking
Parking is available at each picnic area, campsites, and the trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Potable water is available from spring to fall seasons (turned off during winter).
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Equestrian facilities include corrals, highlines, hitchrails, and manure stations.
Other Amenities
- Electrical hookups at tent sites are 20/30-watt amps.
- Electrical hookups at RV and Equestrian sites are 20/30/50-watt amps.
- Two sets of bike wash and maintenance racks are near the trailheads.
- Six accessible vault toilets within the campgrounds
Closest Amenities:
Watford City, ND – Gas station, hotels, restaurants.
Grassy Butte, ND – Gas station only.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Horseback Riding Info
Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions. Hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse that causes damage to live trees, soil, or water is prohibited.
Biking - Mountain Info
The USDA Forest Service considers E-bikes as motorized vehicles, restricted to established and paved roads, and prohibited on trails unless otherwise authorized. Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available on the Visitor Maps and Guides page.
Picnicking - Groups
Picnicking - Single
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing