FR 886-1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 886-1, Dakota Prairie Grasslands in ND

Road corridorDakota Prairie Grasslands

19 mi from Watford City

Maps 2,507 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Dakota Prairie Grasslands ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 100 ft over 1 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–55°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.