Pelican Sandy Recreation Area

The Pelican Sandy recreation area offers primitive camping, day use, public boat ramp, toilets, and picnic shelters.There is no reserving of campsites and all are on a first come basis. All developed campgrounds are primitive with vault toilets, drinking water, grills and picnic tables. There are no electric or water hookups or public telephones. Campgrounds are patrolled and open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visitors must obey all posted signs and are subject to all federal, state and local laws. Camping: Registration and a fee are required of all overnight campers staying at Twisted Oaks, Strawberry Lake, Hahn’s Bay, and Pelican Lake. The campgrounds are open only to registered campers between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. All campsites and picnic areas are available on a first come basis (no reservations) Camping fees are $15.00 per night in developed campgrounds. In designated campgrounds, quiet hours are from 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Camping in excess of 14 days and leaving equipment or campsites unattended for more than 24 hours is prohibited. Any vehicle, equipment or camping supplies left unattended for more than 24 hours may be confiscated by the North Dakota Forest Service and held for a period of 30 days. At the end of this period said property may be disposed of by the North Dakota Forest Service. Glass beverage containers are prohibited on all shorelines, docks, and boat ramps. All containers must be disposed of properly in trash containers. Firewood is available for a nominal fee in the developed campgrounds. The North Dakota Forest Service encourages the use of locally-sourced firewood to help slow the spread of invasive trees pests. Pets are allowed provided they are kept on a leash or controlled at all times. In mowed or maintained areas, owners must clean up after their pets.