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Mel Rieman Rec

US Army Corps of Engineers · North Dakota

Mel Rieman Rec in North Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 55 public campsites we map in North Dakota.

The Mel Rieman Campground and Recreation Area is a 70-acre facility on the shoreline of Lake Ashtabula in eastern North Dakota. The campground is known for its spectacular sunset views. It is close to the Baldhill Dam and within walking distance of the Mel Rieman day-use area, where visitors can swim, fish and picnic. Lake Ashtabula was created by the construction of the Baldhill Dam on the Sheyenne River in 1944, and is situated in one of the most scenic river valleys in the region.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$20–$26/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
701-845-2970
Coordinates
47.03367, -98.07106

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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