Map of Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, North Dakota
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Lonetree Wildlife Management Area

Bureau of Reclamation · North Dakota

data verified May 2026 (1 day ago)

Overview

Lonetree Wildlife Management Area covers 33,000 acres in central North Dakota. The Bureau of Reclamation and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department manage it together. BOR sites typically charge day-use or camping fees. Contact the managing agency to confirm current fees and whether overnight camping is allowed here.

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The area is designed for wildlife viewing and non-motorized recreation. A 32-mile segment of the North Country Trail runs through the property. The trail is marked with yellow posts but is not maintained. You can hike, mountain bike, or ride horses on the trail and throughout the area.

Wildlife viewing is the main draw. The habitat supports a diverse mix of large game, upland birds, waterfowl, and shorebirds. Whitetail deer and moose are present. You may see raptors including red-tail, marsh, and Swainson's hawks. Waterfowl species include mallards, pintails, teal, scaup, canvasback, and snow geese. Shorebirds include piping plovers, American avocets, and spotted sandpipers. Predators like coyotes and foxes also live in the area. Migrant songbirds pass through seasonally.

The landscape is native grassland and wetland. This terrain can be wet and muddy depending on recent rainfall and season. Bring appropriate footwear and be prepared for changing conditions.

This is a BOR-managed site with developed amenities. Access and overnight camping rules differ from typical BLM dispersed areas. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department or the Bureau of Reclamation office before arrival to confirm current rules. Conditions and access change.

Plan your visit

  • Shelter type
    Developed site
  • Stay limit
    Verify with agency
  • Fee
    Free
  • Best for
    RV and tent camping

Access

drive-in
regular vehicle access
walk-in
short walk from parking
hike-in
backcountry, multi-hour trek

Features

for campers
  • toiletsunknown
  • potable waterunknown
  • fire ringsunknown
  • picnic tablesunknown
  • trash serviceunknown
for vehicles
  • dump stationunknown
  • hookupsunknown
  • pull-through sitesunknown
  • rv length infounknown
  • paved accessunknown
Bureau of Reclamation camping rules
reservoir-area camping rules, usually fee-based.

Conditions and access

coordinates
47.19633, -100.28826
AgencyBureau of Reclamationreported May 2026TypeDeveloped sitereported May 2026StateNorth Dakotareported May 2026

Nearby sites

drive time from nearby cities

drive times from ND cities populate once the mapbox directions ingest runs in phase d. expect 5 nearest cities within 250 miles.

Questions about Lonetree Wildlife Management Area

Is camping allowed at Lonetree Wildlife Management Area?
Lonetree is a developed site managed by BOR and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Overnight camping may be allowed, but you must verify current camping rules and fees with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department before your visit.
Is there a fee to camp or day-use Lonetree?
BOR-managed sites typically charge day-use or camping fees. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department or the BOR office to confirm exact fees before arrival.
Can you bring a horse to Lonetree?
Yes. The area allows non-motorized travel including horseback riding. The 32-mile North Country Trail and surrounding habitat are open to horses. Check with the managing agency about any seasonal closures or trail-specific restrictions.
What is the trail condition at Lonetree?
The 32-mile North Country Trail is marked with yellow carsonite posts but is not mowed or actively maintained. The terrain is native grassland and wetland, so conditions can be wet and muddy depending on recent rainfall and season.
Is Lonetree open year-round?
Wildlife habitat areas often have seasonal restrictions to protect nesting or migration. Contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to verify current access status and any seasonal closures.
What wildlife can you see at Lonetree?
The area supports moose, whitetail deer, waterfowl including mallards and pintails, upland birds like sharp-tailed grouse and pheasant, raptors including red-tail and marsh hawks, shorebirds like piping plovers and avocets, and predators such as coyotes and foxes. Best viewing depends on season and time of day.

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