In Fargo, you can find an array of drivable RVs. Most of them are Class As and sleep between 4 and 10 people depending on the model. You will discover five-star options starting at about $250 per night. You can also find towable RVs.
The cheapest option is pop-up campers, and they start at about $60 per night. You can also find many sizes of travel trailers ranging from $80 to $125. Toy haulers are also available, and they range from $109 to $250 per night with most options being about $200. There are also fifth-wheel campers available with most options being about $125 per night.
RVs are also available to rent in Bismarck. A drivable Class A motorhome is available for $350 per night. You can also find other nearby choices, and the owners will deliver the RV to your chosen campground. There are many bumper-pull and fifth-wheel campers available with options ranging from $80 to $140.
You can find Class B RVs in Grand Forks for about $97 per night and Class As for about $250 per night. Pop-up campers and travel trailers are available with prices ranging from $100 to $150. You can find fifth-wheel and bumper-pull options.
North Dakota is one of the most underrated RV destinations in the country — Theodore Roosevelt National Park delivers genuine badlands scenery without the crowds of South Dakota, and the Maah Daah Hey Trail corridor offers some of the most remote camping in the Great Plains.
A self-contained unit is the smart call for the Badlands. Theodore Roosevelt North Unit and the surrounding grasslands have limited hookup campgrounds. A unit with large tanks and a generator or solar lets you stay at the most scenic primitive sites without driving back to town every night.
Wind is a constant on the open plains. North Dakota sits in one of the windiest corridors in the US. High-profile Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels feel crosswind gusts significantly on US-2 and I-94. A lower-profile Class C or travel trailer handles the conditions better on open-highway stretches.
Travel trailers are the best value for North Dakota roads. The terrain is flat to rolling with no serious grades or tight mountain roads. A travel trailer handles every major destination in the state without compromise and keeps daily costs down on longer trips.
Summer temperatures and mosquitoes both peak in July. Dakotas summers are warm and humid by Great Plains standards — 80–90°F with meaningful mosquito pressure near rivers and wetlands. Spring (May–June) and early fall (September) offer better conditions and fewer bugs.
North Dakota is beginner-friendly, affordable, and logistically simple. A few specifics worth planning around:
Theodore Roosevelt National Park has two separate units — plan which you are visiting. The South Unit near Medora is the most accessible and has the most developed campground (Cottonwood). The North Unit is more remote and less crowded. Both campgrounds are first-come, first-served with no hookups.
Medora is the primary gateway town for the South Unit. Groceries, fuel, and propane are available in Medora but stock up in Dickinson or Bismarck before heading out — Medora is small and prices reflect it.
Lake Sakakawea State Park is one of the best hookup campground in the state. On the second-largest reservoir in the US, near Pick City. Full hookup sites, boat ramps, and fishing. Book through the North Dakota Parks reservation system.
The Maah Daah Hey Trail corridor allows dispersed camping. The 144-mile trail through the Little Missouri National Grassland allows primitive camping adjacent to the trail. No hookups, no facilities — a self-contained setup is required.
As you travel across the state, you will find terrific camping opportunities. In Minot, consider staying at Roughriders RV Resort. Campers get access to the river, so they can go fishing, boating, and splashing. Each site has free WiFi and full hookups.
There are three campgrounds at Roosevelt National Park. The Cottonwood Campground near Medora usually fills to capacity daily during the summer months, so get there early. The Juniper Campground at the park’s north unit is five miles from North Dakota Highway 85. There is also a horse camp in a more remote area of the park. Note that none of the campgrounds at this location have hookups.
If you are traveling near Bismarck, consider staying at Bismarck KOA Journey. This campground that can handle RVs up to 90-feet long has a seasonal swimming pool and a dog park. This campground offers bikes to rent. Note that water is not available during the winter months at each site, but you are welcome to fill your RV’s tanks.
You can find many RV dump stations in North Dakota. Consider heading to the following state parks that have RV dump stations in North Dakota.
Fort Ransom State Park near Fort Ransom
Turtle River State Park near Arvilla
Icelandic State Park near Cavalier
Grahams Island State Park near Devils Lake
Beavers Lake State Park near Wishek
Lake Metigoshe State Park near Bottineau
Fort Stevenson State Park near Garrison
Lake Sakakawea State Park near Pick City
Cross Ranch State Park near Center
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park near Mandan
Sully Creek State Park near Medora
Little Missouri State Park near Killdeer
There are three distinct units at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and you can find unique opportunities in each one. Be aware that you will need to drive on gravel roads that may require a high-clearance vehicle.
There are fantastic state parks to explore in many North Dakota locations. Some of the most popular state parks in North Dakota include:
Cross Ranch State Park – This park near Center protects some of the last remaining undeveloped stretches of the Missouri River.
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park – Gain a deeper understanding of the Mandan Native Americans and their interaction with the first white settlers by exploring this park near Mandan, the oldest state park in the state.
Icelandic State Park – You can go boat, swimming, and fishing in Lake Renwick by visiting this location near Cavalier. You will also want to explore the historic buildings, which were once part of a small community located at this site.
Lewis and Clark State Park – This park on the upper bay of Lake Sakakawea near Epping is a terrific place to go fishing, boating, and kayaking, and it has a marina and two public boat docks. You can also find fantastic bird-watching and hiking opportunities.
On average expect to pay $145 per night in North Dakota.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in North Dakota?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in North Dakota from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in North Dakota?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in North Dakota?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in North Dakota.