Overview

Jorgen's Hollow Campground is located within the Sheyenne National Grassland as part of the 70,000 acres of designated public lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service - Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground provides a semi-primitive recreation opportunity for most camping types and equestrian use. The 70,000 acres of public lands surrounding the campground is managed for multiple use to include cattle grazing, wildlife, recreation, and prescribed fire activities. Explore this area of the Sheyenne National Grassland for hiking, biking, equestrian use, canoeing, hunting, and wildlife viewing.

Facilities

The campground provides a semi-primitive camping opportunity with fourteen (14) designated campsites separated into three loops. Sites 1-3,5,6,12-14 are designated as non-equestrian and 4, 7-11 are designated equestrian sites. Two vault toilets and one potable water hand-pump are available. There are no electric or water hookups at any location. There is no RV dump station or manure pit available. All activities follow a pack-in pack-out policy.

The campground shares a large parking area known as the East Trailhead to provide access to the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Natural Features

The geology of the Sheyenne National Grassland is characterized by shifting sand dunes and sandsheets surrounding the meandering Sheyenne River. The sand was deposited in an underflow fan in early stages of former glacial Lake Agassiz. As the water of the great glacial lake receded, the sand was exposed to the air. As a result, there are three types of eolian landforms, or landforms created by wind, in the Sheyenne National Grassland and surrounding region; high-relief dunes, low-relief dunes, and sand sheets. High-relief dunes or mainly restricted to within one or two miles of the Sheyenne River trench. Low-releif dunes are less than 30 feet high and have a hummocky, wind-blown surface that is generally stabilized by vegetation. The third type of eolian landform, the sandsheet, consists of sand and silt that can be up to 10 feet thick in places. Blowouts, or shallow depressions caused by removal of sand, occur where little or no vegetative cover to hold the sand in place. Blowouts occur in both the dunes and sandsheets. Today, native and non-native grasses cover the landscape with pockets of Bur Oak savannah and Aspen stands.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities include hiking, biking, equestrian use, canoeing, wildlife viewing, and hunting. Non-motorized activities are allowed on the 31-mile gravel surface North Country Trail. Access the trail by three trailheads and the campground. Water activities on the Sheyenne River are accessible by four hand-launch sites along 17-miles of the Sheyenne River Water Trail. Motor vehicle use is allowed on a network of designated forest roads. All hunting activities follow North Dakota Game and Fish regulations.

Nearby Attractions

• Experience 70,000 acres of public lands on the Sheyenne National Grassland surrounding Jorgen's Hollow Campground.

• Access the 4-mile Oak Leaf Trail loop & 31-miles of North Country National Scenic Trail from the campground.

• The Sheyenne River Water Trail traverses 17-river miles through the National Grassland along the Sheyenne River with its final access point 1.5 miles from Jorgen's Hollow Campground

• The small town of McLeod, ND offering food, camping, and a historic museum is located 14-miles Southwest of the campground.

• Fargo, ND is located 42-miles Northeast offering all amenities to a metropolitan city population of ~238,000.

Important Notices

• CAMPERS WITHOUT HORSES—Please select a campsite with a non-equestrian image on the site post (Sites 1-3,5,6,12-14). If all such sites are occupied when you arrive, you may select an unoccupied site in an equestrian site.

  CAMPERS WITH HORSES—Please select a campsite without a non-equestrian image on the site post (Sites 4, 7-11). Do not tie horses to trees, fences, or signposts. Instead, use highlines, hobbles, or electric fence. All feed and straw used on the Sheyenne National Grassland must be certified weed seed-free. Pack out all manure and all leftover feed and straw. Leave your campsite clean for the next campers.

• Day use visitors may use restroom, water, and trailhead (no fee required).

  • DAY USE VISITORS WITH HORSES—Please use the Trailhead parking areas as there is no day use area for horses in the campground.

  • DAY USE VISITORS WITHOUT HORSES—Please use the Trailhead parking area.

  • If you wish to occupy a campsite for day use, you must pay the camping fee.

• Campsite must be occupied on the first night and may not be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

• Check-in and Check-out times are both 2:00 P.M.

• Park vehicles and trailers on developed parking pads only—Do not park on grass or road shoulders.

• Operate motor vehicles only to enter or leave the campground.

• PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT—Please take care to ensure no trash is left behind.

• Certified heated treated firewood, in-state firewood, or collecting firewood from dead-and-down trees is required for use in the campground.

  • Out of state firewood is prohibited.

• Fires are allowed only in fire rings provided by the Forest Service at each campsite.

  • Never leave your fire unattended—Always make sure the fire is dead-out and cold when you leave.

• Fireworks are always prohibited on the Sheyenne National Grassland.

• Carry water to your campsite—Do not bathe, clean, or wash items at the hand-pump.

• Pets in the campground must be on a leash or caged.

• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• Shooting is prohibited in or within 150 yards of any campground, trailhead, or occupied area.

• Motor vehicle use on the Sheyenne National Grassland is restricted to designated roads.

  • Obtain a copy of the most current Motor Vehicle Use Map for more information.

Available Activities

• Biking - Biking
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Horseback Riding - Horseback Riding
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Photography - Photography
• Snowmobile - Snowmobile
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Archery - Archery
• Backpacking - Backpacking
• Birding - Birding
• Camping - Camping
• Hiking - Hiking
• Horse Camping - Horse Camping
• Hunting - Hunting
• Snowshoeing - Snowshoeing

Directions

<p>From Fargo, ND</p><ul><li><p>South on I-29 for 14-miles</p></li><li><p>Take exit 48 for ND-46 West for 14-miles</p></li><li><p>Turn left onto ND-18 South for 10-miles</p></li><li><p>Turn right onto 64th St /CR23/4 for 3-miles</p></li><li><p>Turn right onto 154th Ave SE / CR 23 for 2.7-miles</p></li><li><p>Turn right into Jorgen's Hollow Campground</p></li></ul>

Contact Information

Phone: 701-404-8950

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