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  3. Cross Ranch State Park

Camping at Cross Ranch State Park near Center

Public campground · Center · 71 campsites · 7 group

A forested campground near trout fishing. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Cross Ranch State Park is located along some of the last free-flowing and undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River. While exploring Cross Ranch State Park, visitors may find themselves traveling back in time, catching a glimpse of the landscape as it appeared to Native Americans inhabiting the area hundreds of years ago, or hearing the echoes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition making its way to the Pacific coast along the Missouri River.

No reviews listedBook on North Dakota Parks and Recreation
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

65 available sites

65 open of 71 sites
Site 01
TentHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
JNCR
Cabin / lodgingGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$230 for 2 nights
$115/night · before taxes & fees
Site 02
TentHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 03
Tent · Up to 38 ftHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 04
Tent · Up to 41 ftHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 06
Tent · Up to 38 ftHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 07
Tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees
Site 08
Tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedGovernors Centennial Loop
Available all 2 nights
$60 for 2 nights
$30/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 78 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
70
back country loop
✓✓$15
71
back country loop
✓✓$15
72
back country loop
✓✓$15
73
back country loop
✓✓$15
74
back country loop
✓✓$15
75
back country loop
✓✓$15
37
primitive campground
✓✓$15
38
primitive campground
✓✓$15
39
primitive campground
✓✓$15
40
primitive campground
From $30 for 2 nights
$15/night · Before taxes & fees
65 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on North Dakota Parks and Recreation. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on North Dakota Parks and Recreation ↗

65 openSites from $15/night
Book on North Dakota Parks and Recreation

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Pets Allowed
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

1403 River Road
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Cross Ranch State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cross Ranch State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cross Ranch State Park?
Reservable on reservendparks.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cross Ranch State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservendparks.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 13 pull-through, 40 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 2 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 78 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservendparks.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 1403 River Road (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
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✓
$15
41
primitive campground
✓✓$15
42
primitive campground
✓✓$15
43
primitive campground
✓✓$15
44
primitive campground
✓✓$15
45
primitive campground
✓✓$15
46
primitive campground
✓✓$15
47
primitive campground
✓✓$15
48
primitive campground
✓✓$15
49
primitive campground
✓✓$15
50
primitive campground
✓✓$15
61
sanger campground
✓✓$15
63
sanger campground
✓✓$15
51
sanger campground
✓✓$15
53
sanger campground
✓✓$15
55
sanger campground
✓✓$15
57
sanger campground
✓✓$15
59
sanger campground
✓✓$15
65
sanger campground
✓✓$15
66
sanger campground
✓✓$15
01
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
02
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
03
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
04
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
06
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
07
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
09
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
10
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
11
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
12
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30
13
governors centennial loop
✓✓$30

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Bea’s House

17 mi from Cross Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $59/night
$118 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Lightning Arrow Ranch

19.7 mi from Cross Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $48/night
$96 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights195 sites open for every night

Lake Sakakawea State Park

30 mi from Cross Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from North Dakota Parks and Recreation · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Chasing Horses Back to Nature Experience in North Dakota North Dakota area · 4 hr · from $385/person
    • Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour North Dakota area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $21/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Self Guided Audio Tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $20/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    S'mores for Four Camping
    S'mores for Four Camping

    Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 4 · 27 mi from campground

    $109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Life with Freedom
    Life with Freedom

    Fifth wheel · 29 ft · sleeps 4 · 38 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Serenity
    Serenity

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 38 mi from campground

    $165/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Cross Ranch State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Chasing Horses Back to Nature Experience in North Dakota
    Chasing Horses Back to Nature Experience in North Dakota

    North Dakota area · 4 hr · from $385/person

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

    North Dakota area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $21/person

    Self Guided Audio Tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
    Self Guided Audio Tour of Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    North Dakota area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $20/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (North Dakota Parks and Recreation rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on North Dakota Parks and Recreation for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202698%2%0%
    Dec 202697%3%0%
    Jan 202797%3%0%
    Compare site types

    78 individual reservable campsites from North Dakota Parks and Recreation, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    78 sites · $15, $135–$150/night

    Loops: Governors Centennial Loop (41), Sanger Campground (16), Primitive Campground (15), Back Country Loop (6)

    72 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Theodore Roosevelt National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

    North Dakota area · 9 hr–10 hr · from $19/person

    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fargo ND
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fargo ND

    North Dakota area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

    Missouri River BBQ Dinner Cruise with Laughing Sun Brewing Co
    Missouri River BBQ Dinner Cruise with Laughing Sun Brewing Co

    North Dakota area · 1.5 hr · from $54/person

    An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Beautiful Bismarck
    An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Beautiful Bismarck

    North Dakota area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Burger Cruise featuring Blarney Stone Irish Pub
    Burger Cruise featuring Blarney Stone Irish Pub

    North Dakota area · 1.5 hr · from $41/person

    Sunday Pizza Cruise feat. Craftcade Pizza
    Sunday Pizza Cruise feat. Craftcade Pizza

    North Dakota area · 1.5 hr · from $41/person