Summit
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Summit is a National Forest campground near Watford City, North Dakota.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,500 ft
47.5397, -103.2417 in McKenzie. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Summit?
No. Summit is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Summit?
Camping at Summit is free.
Is there drinking water at Summit?
No. Summit has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Summit?
Summit is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Summit
Ccc Campground - Sites
- 25
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Juniper Campground Group Site - Sites
- 1
- Season
- 05-01 to 09-30
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $60 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Watford City and campgrounds in McKenzie.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30