Summit Campground
Summit Campground is a basic, but convenient campground with 3 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, a vault toilet, and trailhead parking for easy access to the Summit Trail.
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Reservations
No reservations. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Information
- Small, rectangular metal brown and white National Grasslands picnic area signs are posted at both entrances (no sign specifically states Summit Campground).
- 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.
- Easy access to the 2-mile Summit Trail and ¼ mile Overlook Trail.
- Campground rules and information are posted on the campsite kiosk.
For specific questions, contact the McKenzie District Ranger Office.
Open 24 hours/day
- 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.
No fees are required for this site
No fee.
Pets are allowed but must remain leashed within the campground at all times.
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: 47.53972222
Longitude: -103.2416667
Directions
Located approximately 19 miles south of Watford City on I-85. Turn west onto Summit Road and turn into one of two gravel road entrances. A small, rectangular metal brown and white National Grasslands picnic area sign is posted at each entrance (no sign specifically states Summit Campground).
Parking
The campground has sufficient parking space.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
The campground has an accessible vault toilet.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water is not available at this site. Please come prepared.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
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.
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Info
- RV Camping
- Group Camping
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.
Picnicking - Single
Picnicking - Groups
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing