Nelson Lake Dispersed Camping
Utility Owned Recreation Facility
Write a Review 24th Street SW Center, ND 58530GPS: 47.0718, -101.2051
Overview of Nelson Lake Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by HeidiTrails on 9/18/2020
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Rich Travels on 5/16/2019
Elevation 1,902 ft / 579 m
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Reviews of Nelson Lake Dispersed Camping 4 people have reviewed this location.
“Unable to find dispersed camping, humming noise”
Reviewed 9/18/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We arrived after dark and were unable to find the dispersed camping sites. All roads seemed to lead into either factory facilities, and/or had No Trespassing signs prominently posted. We were unable to locate the picnic tables, fire rings, or trash cans others spoke of despite driving around the lake area for a good half hour or so. ... more
We arrived after dark and were unable to find the dispersed camping sites. All roads seemed to lead into either factory facilities, and/or had No Trespassing signs prominently posted. We were unable to locate the picnic tables, fire rings, or trash cans others spoke of despite driving around the lake area for a good half hour or so.
Eventually we parked in a large, level, gravel area with a plaque that was clearly intended for public access. We were exhausted and just had to sleep. We were the only ones there and no one bothered us.
There is a humming noise from the factory, not as pleasant as white noise to fall asleep to as it had to much variation. Large trucks periodically driving by were fairly loud. My husband is sensitive to ghost stuff and had trouble sleeping due to voices waking him up--the first time experiencing that since we began traveling.
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“Buggy ”
Reviewed 7/17/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 40' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
Several great spots even for Big Rigs right next to the lake. Every spot has a fire pit, picnic table, and trash can. The lake flies and mosquitoes were out in abundance no matter the time of day.
100 Acre Wood would stay here again
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“Wonderful; I'll be back”
Reviewed 7/8/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
I went to the SE end of the lake, so never saw the NW sites. From Bismarck ND, almost the entire drive is paved if you stay on ND-25; my Garmin told me to take gravel roads part of the way. The gravel roads only saved ~ 6.2 miles. I didn't stay overnight because of the lake flies. I didn't have adequate (well, any) bug defenses, as... more
I went to the SE end of the lake, so never saw the NW sites. From Bismarck ND, almost the entire drive is paved if you stay on ND-25; my Garmin told me to take gravel roads part of the way. The gravel roads only saved ~ 6.2 miles. I didn't stay overnight because of the lake flies. I didn't have adequate (well, any) bug defenses, as I was sleeping in the back of my pickup (visiting a friend in the hospital in Bismarck). This was a huge mistake; I will absolutely be back someday with of course bug dope. There is background noise from the power plant, but it didn't bother me at all.
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“Quiet, dispersed sites with easy access”
Reviewed 5/16/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
There is dispersed camping on the east side of the lake at the south end and dispersed camping on the west side of the lake at the north end. The Minnkota Power Coop is on the lake. The roads are packed dirt and gravel. It might be muddy if it rains. It was dry while we were there. Spots aren’t designated with a sign, just find a spot ... more
There is dispersed camping on the east side of the lake at the south end and dispersed camping on the west side of the lake at the north end. The Minnkota Power Coop is on the lake. The roads are packed dirt and gravel. It might be muddy if it rains. It was dry while we were there. Spots aren’t designated with a sign, just find a spot that fits you. Some spots are more secluded than others. Some spots have fire rings. Porta potties at the boat ramps at each side. You cannot drive completely around the lake due to the Power Plant. Access is off of Hwy 25.
Rich Travels would stay here again
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Amenities
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- water access
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- fire ring
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