Where North Dakota State Forest Service Land meets the International Peace Garden region, Pelican Sandy Recreation Area provides six individual sites plus one group site on a lake. Campers access the area via drive-in roads, with vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. The campground allows pets and campfires, with firewood available for purchase.
Recent visitors note the clean facilities and quiet atmosphere, even during busy weekends like Memorial Day. A fishing pier extends into the lake, and hiking trails branch out from the camping area. Cell service reaches the sites, and alcohol is permitted. For those wanting more developed amenities, Lake Metigoshe State Park Campground sits four miles northwest with additional recreational facilities.
Description
The Pelican Sandy recreation area offers primitive camping, day use, public boat ramp, toilets, and picnic shelters.There is no reserving of campsites and all are on a first come basis.
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Location
Public CampgroundPelican Sandy Recreation Area is located in North Dakota
Coordinates
48.94505852 N
100.26296136 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/3/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/3/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Minot, ND
- 2 hrs 56 min from Bismarck, ND
- 2 hrs 56 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 58 min from Fargo, ND
