Boondocking At Sweet Briar Lake In North Dakota

Sweet Briar Lake is located in New Salem North Dakota and is run by the Morton County Department of Parks and Campgrounds.

This beautiful lake is conveniently located off I-94, Exit 134, and is free to boondock at for 14 days.

This recreation area is popular with fishermen. Two boat ramps with docks and two floating fishing piers are available for use.

A variety of fish to catch include bluegill, largemouth bass, pike, walleye, crappie, and yellow perch.

The lake is also a destination for bird watchers.

Campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis and is open year-round. Several side roads will take you to camping spots on the water’s edge.

Dozens of dispersed campsites are spread around the lake large enough to accommodate any size RV. A picnic table and homemade firepits are commonly available at these spots.

Be sure to check on any fire restrictions in the area before starting a fire.

Make sure every spark is out before going to bed or leaving camp.

These are boondocking spots so no hook-ups are available here. There were some water spigots near a couple of restrooms though that had potable water to fill up jugs.

There are six vault toilets scattered around the area with trashcans.

Pets are allowed, but please be sure to pick up after them.

We had both Verizon and AT&T service during our stay.

Sweet Briar Lake is a popular spot for boaters, kayakers, and canoers as well. We got our kayak out a couple of times during our stay.

The lake is only 20 minutes away from Bismarck, ND, where you can get groceries, fuel, and any other supplies you might need.

We loved our stay here and would come back in a heartbeat. It is gorgeous and I spent hours just sitting outside enjoying the scenery and quiet.

We saw a moose one day which was surprising considering how close to the interstate the lake is. We were camped on the side closest to the interstate and the noise wasn’t bad.