FR 863A1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 863A1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND
Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands
22 mi from Watford City
Maps 2,019 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 230 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Little Missouri River runs 0.7 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 32–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.