Camping is a timeless, fun experience anyone can enjoy. Just to be out in nature and away from day-to-day life can be extremely refreshing and relaxing, and luckily North Dakota has some great options for camping. But nowadays there are more options than just tents, cabins, or RVs; an often overlooked yet amazing way is to stay out in the wilderness is in a yurt. There are three state parks in the Peace Garden State that have yurts for rent. They include Lake Metigoshe State Park, near Bottineau, Fort Ransom State Park, near Fort Ransom, and Cross Ranch State Park, near Washburn.

You can stay at these yurts year round, and they are like staying in both a tent and a cabin at the same time.

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Unlike most tents and some cabins, though, these yurts have heat and electricity to allow for comfort no matter what the weather is like, without sacrificing the rustic setting and beautiful surroundings.

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The yurts have interiors that are nothing short of luxury, some of them with full bathrooms, kitchens, beds, and even lofts.

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As pretty as they are on the inside, they are located in some of the most breathtaking scenery that will keep you wanting to stay outside.

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The three state parks they are located in have plenty of great options for outdoor activities, including trails through the trees…

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…rivers, lakes, and ponds to take a boat or canoe on or even fish at…

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…and even cross-country skiing in the winter.

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After a busy day in the great outdoors, you can warm up and relax inside the yurt with everything they provide.

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With a view like this to wake you up, you’ll be ready to head back out again the very next morning.

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If you haven’t experienced camping in a yurt yet, you really should! It’s like taking camping to the next level, and they are all located in such gorgeous, natural settings. To find out more information on the yurts and how to reserve them, follow these links:

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Fort Ransom State Park Facilities

Lake Metigoshe State Park Facilities

Cross Ranch State Park Facilities

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