Pelican Point Landing And Campground

Overview

Pelican Point Landing and Campground is located on the west shore of picturesque Jamestown Reservoir. This lake provides opportunities for all types of water activities in a native prairie setting.

Recreation

Jamestown Reservoir offers numerous recreational opportunities. Water enthusiasts can enjoy boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. This family-friendly area also has playground equipment, sand volleyball, a fishing pier and covered picnic shelters.

Facilities

Pelican Point campground has 56 RV sites all with electrical and water hook-ups. Some sites also have sewer hook-ups. There are four sites with concrete pads and parking for visitors with accessibility needs. Picnic tables and campfire rings are available at all sites. In addition to the RV sites, there are many primitive tent locations as well as four sleeping cabins.

Pit toilets are located throughout the campground. The bathhouse has flush toilets and shower facilities. A fish cleaning station is available. Two covered shelters can be used for group activities.

The full-service concession building offers home-cooked meals, snacks, fuel, ice, bait, firewood, "off-sale" beer and other supplies. Visitors can enjoy a meal indoors or outside on the patio. The building also has public restrooms.

Natural Features

Facing the shoreline of Jamestown Reservoir, the campground is nestled in woody draws which are a unique feature of the North Dakota landscape and support naturally growing trees and shrubs. The woody draws meld into grasslands of the North American Plains providing habitat for many wildlife species.

Nearby Attractions

A short drive is all it takes to access other recreation opportunities. Hikers and mountain bikers will find over 28 miles of trails. There is a 2-mile long paved multi-use path, Little Britches Fishing Pond and an OWLS trail at the south end of Jamestown Reservoir.

The City of Jamestown is just 6 miles away and offers restaurants, movie theaters, tourist attractions and shopping.