Hankinson Hills Campground
Located three miles Northwest of Hankinson, ND, Hankinson Hills Campground has two camping loops. One loop is designated for campers with horses, and the other is for campers without horses. Each of the 15 campsites features a picnic table, fire ring, and parking pad. The area features a large picnic shelter, three vault toilets, a hand pump with potable water, and access to the 8-mile Hankinson Hills Trail loop.
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Reservations
No reservations. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Information
- 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.
- No electrical hook-ups are available.
- Campground rules and information are posted on the kiosk.
For specific questions, contact the Sheyenne District Ranger 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
Reservations are not available ahead of time for this campground, and all campsites are on a First-Come, First-Served basis.
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. Please note that to use this feature, you must be physically present at the campsite; 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: Sheyenne Ranger District office
Contact Phone: 701-404-8950
Address: 1601 Main Street Lisbon, ND 58054
Phone: 701-404-8950
Hours: Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Central Time (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.11944444
Longitude: -96.96722222
Directions
Located 7 miles Northwest of Hankinson, ND. From I29 take exit 8 and head West on ND11 to Hankinson. Continue two miles West of Hankinson, then head North on 165th Ave SE for one and a half miles. Turn West onto 91st St SW for one and a quarter mile to the Hankinson Hills unit. Continue North until the campground.
Parking
Ample parking available.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible vault toilets closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Potable water is available via a hand pump water well from spring to fall seasons (turned off during winter).
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
All campsites have their own picnic table and fire ring.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Note: Horse feed and straw must be certified as free of noxious weed seed.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Picnicking - Single
Picnicking - Groups
Horse Camping Info
Hankinson Hills Campground has a total of 15 campsite. There are six designated campsites allow horse camping, and the remaining nine sites are for non-equestrian campers.
- Hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse that causes damage to live trees, soil, or water is prohibited.
- Horse feed and straw must be certified as free of noxious weed seed.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
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.
Biking - Road Cycling 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.
Viewing Plants Info
The Sheyenne National Grassland has hundreds of plant species, including several sensitive species and the federally listed threatened Western Prairie Fringed Orchid. Plant species vary with landscape.
Before you go, visit the Animals and Plants page to download the Plant and Wildlife Checklist and keep track of the flora and fauna you may spot in the grasslands.
Viewing Wildlife Info
The Sheyenne National Grassland boasts of its diverse bird populations. During the annual migration periods, swans, geese, ducks, and cranes pass through daily. Nearly 300 bird species have been seen on the Grassland. Some unique nesting species include pileated woodpecker, barred owl, whip-poor-will, yellow rail, and scarlet tanager.
The Grassland is home to the greater prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse. In early spring, both species can be viewed on their booming grounds. Check out the Bird Status and Distribution on the Sheyenne National Grassland (2010) publication.
Other common wildlife species include badgers, coyotes, wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, skunks, and, on rare occasions, moose, elk, and wolves.
Before you go, visit the Animals and Plants page to download the Plant and Wildlife Checklist and keep track of the flora and fauna you may spot in the grasslands.
Viewing Scenery Info
The Sheyenne National Grassland offers different scenery throughout the various landforms. The river bottom and valleys allow for spectacular sights along the Sheyenne River. Outreaching from the Sheyenne River are several small riparian areas that frequently support beaver activity. Iron Springs is the largest of these small streams, accessed via the North Country National Scenic Trail. The hummock and swale landform offers an ever-changing undulating prairie, while the deltaic plains have wide open, flat prairies. The scenic woodland savanna is located in the choppy sand dunes; in the fall, this area is an array of beautiful autumn colors.
Before you go, visit the Animals and Plants page to download the Plant and Wildlife Checklist and keep track of the flora and fauna you may spot in the grasslands.