RV Parks In Burlington, North Dakota

For full hookups close to Minot's attractions, RoughRider RV Resort is the standout, with 100-plus sites, 30/50 amp service, laundry, and showers inside city limits. Swenson Valley View RV Park is the go-to for year-round full hookups with 50-amp power, and the Minot/Swenson RV KOA is best for the largest rigs, fitting motorhomes up to 70 feet. For a public, scenic stay, Old Settlers Park in Burlington offers cheap electric-and-water riverside sites, while Fort Stevenson State Park about 45 minutes south has a full-hookup loop right on Lake Sakakawea.

Yes, at the private parks and one state park. RoughRider RV Resort, Swenson Valley View RV Park, and the Minot/Swenson RV KOA all offer full hookups with water, electric, and sewer, typically including 50-amp service. Fort Stevenson State Park has 48 full-hookup sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp power, plus more electric-and-water sites. The exception is Old Settlers Park in Burlington, which has electric and water at the site but no sewer, so you'll need a dump-station stop. Always confirm sewer and amp service when booking, especially in the shoulder seasons when public water may be off.

Prices are moderate and split by public versus private. North Dakota state parks like Fort Stevenson run roughly $25 to $30 a night for electric-and-water sites, with full-hookup lakeside sites a little higher, plus the state-park entrance fee. Old Settlers Park in Burlington is cheaper, a basic city site. The private parks land around $40 to $60 a night for full hookups, with the KOA toward the top. Expect premium rates and tight availability during North Dakota State Fair week in July and on summer weekends. Weekly and monthly rates at the private parks can cut the nightly cost significantly.

It depends on the season. Outside of summer, private Minot-area parks often have same-week availability, so you can book fairly late. But summer is a different story, and North Dakota State Fair week in July is the extreme case, filling the entire Minot area, so reserve months ahead for that. The North Dakota state parks, including Fort Stevenson and Lake Sakakawea, open reservations on a 95-day window through reservenddparks.com or 800-807-4723, and summer weekends and holidays go quickly. Our rule is to book state-park summer dates the moment the window opens and to lock in fair-week dates as far ahead as you can.

Summer, without much question. This is far northern country, and roughly June through September is the only reliably warm and fully open camping window, with long days ideal for lake time and festivals. Fall is crisp and quiet with good fishing, but water systems at many public campgrounds begin shutting off in October. Spring comes late and muddy, with state parks generally reopening water around May. Winter is harsh and subzero, and nearly everything closes except a couple of year-round private parks. If comfort and open hookups matter, plan a summer trip and just book early around the July state fair.

Yes. The Minot/Swenson RV KOA is the big-rig champion here, with 50-amp full-hookup pull-throughs that fit rigs up to 70 feet. RoughRider RV Resort also handles large motorhomes with 30/50 amp full hookups within city limits, and Fort Stevenson State Park has a full-hookup loop that accommodates bigger rigs, though many of its sites are back-in. Swenson Valley View RV Park offers 50-amp service for larger units too. The tighter spots are the smaller public sites like Old Settlers Park, so if you're running 40 feet or more, aim for the KOA, RoughRider, or the Fort Stevenson full-hookup loop and confirm site length when booking.

There are a few, but this isn't major boondocking country. Old Settlers Park in Burlington runs largely on a first-come basis and is cheap rather than free, offering quiet electric-and-water city sites. Some private parks will take midweek walk-ins when they have space, though that vanishes during summer weekends and state-fair week. True free dispersed camping is limited in this developed river-valley area; you'll find more public land and primitive options farther out across the northern plains and around the Lake Sakakawea reservoir. City streets in Burlington and Minot don't allow RV overnight parking, so always plan a park or arranged spot.

Yes, two good ones on Lake Sakakawea within about an hour. Fort Stevenson State Park, near Garrison roughly 45 minutes south, has 48 full-hookup sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp power, plus 56 modern electric-and-water sites, dump stations, and showers, all beside the lake for boating and walleye fishing. Lake Sakakawea State Park, near Riverdale, offers more big-water camping with marina access. Both reserve through reservenddparks.com or 800-807-4723 on a 95-day window. These are the scenic public picks when you'd rather have lake views and quiet than the convenience of an in-town Minot park.

Plenty for a northern-plains stop. In Minot, the Roosevelt Park Zoo is one of North Dakota's oldest, with a giraffe-feeding habitat, and the free Scandinavian Heritage Park is a 14-acre outdoor museum representing all five Nordic countries, complete with a stave church and Danish windmill. The Souris River Riverwalk is a nice walk or bike ride for birdwatching. Each July the North Dakota State Fair takes over the fairgrounds with concerts, carnival rides, and the state's biggest crowds. For nature, head south to Lake Sakakawea for boating and walleye fishing at Fort Stevenson State Park.

Mostly no. This is a cold-winter climate with subzero temperatures, and the great majority of public and seasonal parks close and shut off their water from roughly October or November through spring. The North Dakota state parks turn water back on around May. A small number of private parks, notably Swenson Valley View RV Park, advertise year-round access, and RoughRider RV Resort may keep limited operations, but expect reduced services and the need for cold-weather rigging like heated hoses and skirting. If you're traveling in the shoulder or winter months, call ahead to confirm the park is open and, crucially, that its water is actually on.

Enormously. The North Dakota State Fair, held in Minot each July, is the largest event in the state and draws big regional crowds, which means every RV park in the Minot and Burlington area books solid during fair week. Rates rise and last-minute sites basically disappear. If your trip lines up with the fair, treat reservations as mandatory and book months in advance at RoughRider RV Resort, the KOA, or Swenson Valley View. If you'd rather avoid the crush, either come before or after the July fair, or base yourself south at Fort Stevenson State Park on the lake and day-trip in for the events you want to see.

Generally yes. RoughRider RV Resort is family-oriented with room to walk dogs, on-site amenities, and its location near the zoo and fairgrounds makes it easy for families. The Minot/Swenson RV KOA follows the usual KOA family-friendly pattern with pet areas and activities. Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot is even dog-friendly for a stroll. At the state parks, leashed pets are welcome on trails and at campsites, and the lake settings at Fort Stevenson and Lake Sakakawea are great for active families. As always, confirm any pet rules when booking, keep dogs leashed, and never leave them in a hot rig during summer.

Minot sits at the junction of US-2, the northern-tier east-west highway, and US-83, the main north-south route, with US-52 running northwest through Burlington. These are flat, wide, big-rig-friendly roads with no low-clearance problems, so towing a large trailer or driving a big motorhome into the area is straightforward. From the east or west, US-2 takes you right to the Minot exits for RoughRider RV Resort and the KOA. To reach the Lake Sakakawea state parks, follow US-83 and ND-37 south toward Garrison and Riverdale. Minot International Airport is minutes from the parks for anyone flying in to rent.

For full hookups close to Minot's attractions, RoughRider RV Resort is the standout, with 100-plus sites, 30/50 amp service, laundry, and showers inside city limits. Swenson Valley View RV Park is the go-to for year-round full hookups with 50-amp power, and the Minot/Swenson RV KOA is best for the largest rigs, fitting motorhomes up to 70 feet. For a public, scenic stay, Old Settlers Park in Burlington offers cheap electric-and-water riverside sites, while Fort Stevenson State Park about 45 minutes south has a full-hookup loop right on Lake Sakakawea.

Yes, at the private parks and one state park. RoughRider RV Resort, Swenson Valley View RV Park, and the Minot/Swenson RV KOA all offer full hookups with water, electric, and sewer, typically including 50-amp service. Fort Stevenson State Park has 48 full-hookup sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp power, plus more electric-and-water sites. The exception is Old Settlers Park in Burlington, which has electric and water at the site but no sewer, so you'll need a dump-station stop. Always confirm sewer and amp service when booking, especially in the shoulder seasons when public water may be off.

Prices are moderate and split by public versus private. North Dakota state parks like Fort Stevenson run roughly $25 to $30 a night for electric-and-water sites, with full-hookup lakeside sites a little higher, plus the state-park entrance fee. Old Settlers Park in Burlington is cheaper, a basic city site. The private parks land around $40 to $60 a night for full hookups, with the KOA toward the top. Expect premium rates and tight availability during North Dakota State Fair week in July and on summer weekends. Weekly and monthly rates at the private parks can cut the nightly cost significantly.

It depends on the season. Outside of summer, private Minot-area parks often have same-week availability, so you can book fairly late. But summer is a different story, and North Dakota State Fair week in July is the extreme case, filling the entire Minot area, so reserve months ahead for that. The North Dakota state parks, including Fort Stevenson and Lake Sakakawea, open reservations on a 95-day window through reservenddparks.com or 800-807-4723, and summer weekends and holidays go quickly. Our rule is to book state-park summer dates the moment the window opens and to lock in fair-week dates as far ahead as you can.

Summer, without much question. This is far northern country, and roughly June through September is the only reliably warm and fully open camping window, with long days ideal for lake time and festivals. Fall is crisp and quiet with good fishing, but water systems at many public campgrounds begin shutting off in October. Spring comes late and muddy, with state parks generally reopening water around May. Winter is harsh and subzero, and nearly everything closes except a couple of year-round private parks. If comfort and open hookups matter, plan a summer trip and just book early around the July state fair.

Yes. The Minot/Swenson RV KOA is the big-rig champion here, with 50-amp full-hookup pull-throughs that fit rigs up to 70 feet. RoughRider RV Resort also handles large motorhomes with 30/50 amp full hookups within city limits, and Fort Stevenson State Park has a full-hookup loop that accommodates bigger rigs, though many of its sites are back-in. Swenson Valley View RV Park offers 50-amp service for larger units too. The tighter spots are the smaller public sites like Old Settlers Park, so if you're running 40 feet or more, aim for the KOA, RoughRider, or the Fort Stevenson full-hookup loop and confirm site length when booking.

There are a few, but this isn't major boondocking country. Old Settlers Park in Burlington runs largely on a first-come basis and is cheap rather than free, offering quiet electric-and-water city sites. Some private parks will take midweek walk-ins when they have space, though that vanishes during summer weekends and state-fair week. True free dispersed camping is limited in this developed river-valley area; you'll find more public land and primitive options farther out across the northern plains and around the Lake Sakakawea reservoir. City streets in Burlington and Minot don't allow RV overnight parking, so always plan a park or arranged spot.

Yes, two good ones on Lake Sakakawea within about an hour. Fort Stevenson State Park, near Garrison roughly 45 minutes south, has 48 full-hookup sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp power, plus 56 modern electric-and-water sites, dump stations, and showers, all beside the lake for boating and walleye fishing. Lake Sakakawea State Park, near Riverdale, offers more big-water camping with marina access. Both reserve through reservenddparks.com or 800-807-4723 on a 95-day window. These are the scenic public picks when you'd rather have lake views and quiet than the convenience of an in-town Minot park.

Plenty for a northern-plains stop. In Minot, the Roosevelt Park Zoo is one of North Dakota's oldest, with a giraffe-feeding habitat, and the free Scandinavian Heritage Park is a 14-acre outdoor museum representing all five Nordic countries, complete with a stave church and Danish windmill. The Souris River Riverwalk is a nice walk or bike ride for birdwatching. Each July the North Dakota State Fair takes over the fairgrounds with concerts, carnival rides, and the state's biggest crowds. For nature, head south to Lake Sakakawea for boating and walleye fishing at Fort Stevenson State Park.

Mostly no. This is a cold-winter climate with subzero temperatures, and the great majority of public and seasonal parks close and shut off their water from roughly October or November through spring. The North Dakota state parks turn water back on around May. A small number of private parks, notably Swenson Valley View RV Park, advertise year-round access, and RoughRider RV Resort may keep limited operations, but expect reduced services and the need for cold-weather rigging like heated hoses and skirting. If you're traveling in the shoulder or winter months, call ahead to confirm the park is open and, crucially, that its water is actually on.

Enormously. The North Dakota State Fair, held in Minot each July, is the largest event in the state and draws big regional crowds, which means every RV park in the Minot and Burlington area books solid during fair week. Rates rise and last-minute sites basically disappear. If your trip lines up with the fair, treat reservations as mandatory and book months in advance at RoughRider RV Resort, the KOA, or Swenson Valley View. If you'd rather avoid the crush, either come before or after the July fair, or base yourself south at Fort Stevenson State Park on the lake and day-trip in for the events you want to see.

Generally yes. RoughRider RV Resort is family-oriented with room to walk dogs, on-site amenities, and its location near the zoo and fairgrounds makes it easy for families. The Minot/Swenson RV KOA follows the usual KOA family-friendly pattern with pet areas and activities. Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot is even dog-friendly for a stroll. At the state parks, leashed pets are welcome on trails and at campsites, and the lake settings at Fort Stevenson and Lake Sakakawea are great for active families. As always, confirm any pet rules when booking, keep dogs leashed, and never leave them in a hot rig during summer.

Minot sits at the junction of US-2, the northern-tier east-west highway, and US-83, the main north-south route, with US-52 running northwest through Burlington. These are flat, wide, big-rig-friendly roads with no low-clearance problems, so towing a large trailer or driving a big motorhome into the area is straightforward. From the east or west, US-2 takes you right to the Minot exits for RoughRider RV Resort and the KOA. To reach the Lake Sakakawea state parks, follow US-83 and ND-37 south toward Garrison and Riverdale. Minot International Airport is minutes from the parks for anyone flying in to rent.

The highest-rated station is Behms Truck Stop with a rating of 3.6/5 stars.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Burlington.