Garrison, North Dakota · McLean County · Campground
Overview East Totten Trail Campground is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon. This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird wat…
Overview East Totten Trail Campground is located on the west banks of Lake Audubon. This is the only campground on the entire lake! This campground and day use area offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, scuba diving, wildlife viewing, and bird watching. In the winter time the area offers excellent access for ice fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunites. For more information, please visit the Lake Sakakawea / Garrison Project website here. Recreation Lake Audubon offers excellent boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for walleye, sauger, northern pike, muskie, white bass, small and large mouth bass, bluegill, crappie. Chinook salmon can be found in the neighboring lake of Lake Sakakawea only a stone's throw away across the hwy from Lake Audubon. The area offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. The campground is next to the Audubon Wildlife Management Area and offers hunting opportunities. Audubon Lake, a sister lake to Lake Sakakawea, was also formed with the construction of the Garrison Dam near Riverdale, N.D. The two lakes are separated by an embankment, which carries US Highway 83. Audubon Lake makes up most of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge and Audubon National Wildlife Complex are named in honor of John James Audubon, a naturalist and wildlife painter during the 19th century. Audubon spent the summer of 1843 collecting bird specimens and painting pictures of northern plains wildlife in the area. Facilities The campground consists of 30 campsites with electric hookups and developed concrete or gravel pads and 10 primitive campsites, each with a fire ring/grill. Amenities include new vault toilets, fish cleaning station, boat ramp, shoreline access area, fill and dump station, and paved roadways in the area.Natural Features The campground is situated in a nice grassy area with some trees w
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Shoreline use area East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACEWalleye Loop at East Totten Trail Campground — USACEBathroom Facilities at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACEBoat Ramp at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACEFish Clean Station at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACEADA Fishing Pier at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACEPicnic Area at East Totten Trail Campground on Lake Audubon — USACE
How to Get There
From Bismarck, ND: Travel north on US-83 for approximately 65 miles, turn right onto 14th St. NW and travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground. From Minot, ND: Travel south on US-83 for approximately 44 miles then turn left onto 14th St. NW, travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground.
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Plan Your Visit to EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)
Heading to EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)?
No central reservation system listed for EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251950) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)?
EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND) has 40 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)?
From Bismarck, ND: Travel north on US-83 for approximately 65 miles, turn right onto 14th St. NW and travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground. From Minot, ND: Travel south on US-83 for approximately 44 miles then turn left onto 14th St. NW, travel 0.5 miles until you reach the campground.
How do I contact EAST TOTTEN TRAIL CAMPGROUND (ND)?
You can reach the park at phone: 701-654-7411. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 877-444-6777. or email: [email protected].
