Wannagan Campground campground
Wannagan Campground
The campground features 28 campsites with electrical hookups and picnic tables. Amenities include a playground area, shower facilities, and a dump station. The Wannagan Campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis, and reservations are not accepted.
Nearby points of interest include the Fort Ransom State Park, where visitors can enjoy hiking trails, horseback riding, and bird watching. The Chahinkapa Zoo and Museum is also located nearby, offering visitors a chance to see a variety of animals and learn about the area's history.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to a prehistoric creature called the Thescelosaurus, which is now the state fossil of North Dakota.
The best time to visit the Wannagan Campground is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and peaceful atmosphere that the area has to offer.
What's on-site at Wannagan Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Wannagan Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wannagan | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Roundup Horse Group Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood - Theodore Roosevelt National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buffalo Gap | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Buffalo Gap Campground | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Wannagan Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Missouri River At Medora | 38 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek Nr Trotters | 2 cfs | → |
| Green River Nr New Hradec | 2 cfs | → |
| Heart River Nr South Heart | 3 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Nr Amidon | 0 cfs | → |
| Little Missouri River Nr Watford City | 23 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Theodore Roosevelt
- Sully Creek State Recreation Area
- National Park Theodore Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park - North Unit
Points of interest
- Petrified Forest Plateau
- Mike Auney Bottom
- Wind Canyon Overlook
- Wayside Exhibit - "Carved By Wind And Water"
- Big Plateau
- Beef Corral Bottom
Paddle runs
- Southern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The South Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Southern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Northern Boundary Of The Elkhorn Unit Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Wannagan Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Wannagan Campground
Can I make reservations at Wannagan Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Wannagan Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Wannagan Campground.