Campgrounds and RV parks near New Town, ND

New Town sits on the north shore of Lake Sakakawea, the large reservoir formed by Garrison Dam on the Missouri River. The lake has more than 1,300 miles of shoreline and serves as the anchor for most camping in this part of North Dakota, with recreation areas, marinas, and tribal parks strung along its bays. The town itself is the seat of government for the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara) on the Fort Berthold Reservation. RV options close to town are limited but functional. 4 Bears Casino RV Park sits west of New Town near Four Bears Bridge, offering hookups alongside the casino and lodge. Indian Hills Resort, southwest on a Sakakawea peninsula, provides lake access, boat launches, and electric sites. For travelers willing to drive, Stanley City Campground north of the lake offers a simple municipal RV stop, and Little Missouri State Park south of the lake in the Badlands has both Main and Eastview and Cabins campgrounds. The area rewards RV renters who plan around water access, fuel stops, and long distances between services.

Booking rules vary by property. North Dakota state parks, including Little Missouri State Park, take reservations through the parkrec.nd.gov system, and campsites can be booked 95 days in advance from the date you wish to stay. A valid daily or annual vehicle entrance permit is required for all vehicles entering a state park, including overnight stays, and equestrian users at Little Missouri need a separate horse pass. Stanley City Campground handles registration through Stanley City Hall in person or by phone rather than an online system. 4 Bears Casino RV Park takes reservations by phone through the casino, and Indian Hills Resort books directly with its operator. For peak summer weekends and holidays, reserve as soon as the 95-day state park window opens, and call private and tribal parks several weeks out.