Hidden in the Turtle Mountains near the Canadian border, this 1,551-acre park surrounds Lake Metigoshe with dense aspen and oak forests — a stark contrast to the surrounding prairie. The campground has 86 sites, most with electric hookups, scattered through the woods. Summer brings heavy use from Canadian visitors, but spring and fall are peaceful.
The park sits about 10 miles north of Bottineau on a paved road. It’s the northernmost state park in North Dakota and offers a completely different landscape from the badlands country to the west. The lake provides decent fishing, and hiking trails wind through surprisingly thick forest.
Forested refuge in the northern prairie
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Old Oak Trail, North Dakota Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Bottineau, North Dakota |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Partial |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 86 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | May-September |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Dump station, Fire ring, Hookups, Picnic table, Shade, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |