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HAZELTON RECREATION AREA

ND · Lake Oahe

HAZELTON RECREATION AREA is generally easy to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (6/10) and eases to its lowest in July (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May6
  6. Jun2
  7. Jul1
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 12 electric sites
  • 30 RV sites
  • Max RV length 67 ft

Activities: FISHING, BOATING, PHOTOGRAPHY, WATER ACCESS, DISC GOLF, PICNICKING, CAMPING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Hazelton Recreation Area?

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10 non-refundable on-line reservation fee may be charged for some facilities.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is