Mel Rieman Rec
Its 27 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Mel Rieman Rec is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Barnes, North Dakota.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 75 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 27
- Tent sites
- 1
- Walk-in sites
- 6
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 30 amp
- Max RV length
- 75 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
27 sites; 3 pull-through; 20 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 75 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 36 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 01 |
| 02 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 02 |
| 03 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 49 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 40 ft | Not on record | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 20 ft | Not on record | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 25 ft | Not on record | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 70 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | Yes | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 08 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 08 |
| 09 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 47 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 09 |
| 10 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 20 ft | Not on record | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 75 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 20 ft | Not on record | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 50 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 13 |
| 14 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 49 ft | Pull-through | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 45 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 41 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 19 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 55 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 19 |
| 20 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Yes | Book site 20 |
| 21 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 24 |
| 25 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | MEL RIEMAN REC AREA | Walk to | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 27 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,354 ft
47.0337, -98.0711 in Barnes. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Mel Rieman Rec?
Sites at Mel Rieman Rec are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233550).
How many campsites does Mel Rieman Rec have?
Mel Rieman Rec has 27 campsites, including 1 tent site and 6 walk-in sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Mel Rieman Rec?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Mel Rieman Rec.
Does Mel Rieman Rec have RV hookups?
Some sites at Mel Rieman Rec have hookups, up to 30 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 75 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Mel Rieman Rec?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at Mel Rieman Rec: site 07, site 13, and site 14.
Are dogs allowed at Mel Rieman Rec?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mel Rieman Rec.
Who manages Mel Rieman Rec?
Mel Rieman Rec is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Around Mel Rieman Rec
- Sites
- 40
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 30
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 36
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Barnes and campgrounds in Barnes.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01