USDA Forest Service · North Dakota

CCC Campground (ND)

USDA Forest Service · North Dakota, United States

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Sites
25
Hookups
24 electric, 20 with water
Season
Year-round
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
1,972 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 4
Cell coverage
Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
(FDR) CCC ROAD (NFSR 842A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · moderate degree of user comfort
Lake
Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
Nearest town
Watford City
Address
1905 S Main St, Watford City, ND, 58854
Phone
701-842-8500
Activities
Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horse Camping, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing

About

Overview

CCC Campground lies in the Badlands of North Dakota. There are a few trails located here.

There are 22 sites and 3 campground loops. The campground has 5 reservable sites.

This is a pay and scan facility. Ensure that you have Receration.gov app downloaded on your phone prior to arriving. Scan QR code to make payment. This location also excepts cash, use the fee envelopes located at the fee tubes for cash payments.

Recreation

Maah Daah Hey Trail that goes for 150 miles, Ends at Burning Coal Vein Campground. Sunset loop which is a short 2-mile hike that connects the Maah Daah Hey Trail and the Long X trail. If you are looking for a day hike, there is a 11-mile loop Maah Daah Hey Trial to the Long X Trail. Where you will see dramatic views of the badlands and prairies of Western North Dakota. The Little Missouri river runs along the northern part of the campground.

Facilities

There are 5 Vault Toilets and water is available at several water spigots throughout the campground. 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. Horses are allowed in the Equestrain Loop.

Natural Features

Here you will be surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horn, mule and white tail deer going through your site. On rare occasions Big horn sheep can be seen grazing in the area. This area is great for birders, plant enthusiast during the spring and summer months. Perfect all year for the outdoor adventurers.

Nearby Attractions

Right across the river is Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Watford City is a 15 min drive north on HWY 85 for any supplies that you may need.

Fees

CCC Campground $10.00 a night

America The Beautiful - Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, and Access Passes recieve a 50% discount at $5.00 a night

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January28°13°-19°45°11 of 11
February29°9°-33°53°11 of 11
March40°24°-9°66°11 of 11
April52°32°8°81°10 of 11
May67°46°34°85°0 of 11
June76°57°47°93°0 of 11
July85°63°54°106°0 of 11
August83°62°50°102°0 of 11
September74°53°38°95°0 of 11
October57°40°19°78°5 of 10
November45°29°-4°64°10 of 10
December33°17°-21°53°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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