Grahams Island State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 156 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- parkrec.nd.gov(701) 766-4015
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Grahams Island State Park is a 950-acre park in Ramsey County, about 10 miles southwest of Devils Lake.
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 156 campsites across 6 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, year-round ('All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid entrance permit year-round'); no resident/nonresident difference except resident senior/disabled-veteran discounts. Primitive areas such as Crow Flies High SRA state 'Free entrance'.
Statewide fee rule from North Dakota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
North Dakota park passes
- Daily vehicle entrance — $7. One vehicle, one day Details
- Annual single vehicle permit — $35. One vehicle, all state parks Details
- Annual family permit — $61.25. 2 vehicles in the same household Details
- Senior annual permit (ND residents 65+) — $28 Details
From the North Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- reserveNDparks.com
- Phone
- 800-807-4723
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
Pets are not allowed in cabins. Pets are welcome but must stay on a leash. Most parks have off-leash areas or dog parks for your four-legged friends.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Campsites electricity, water & sewer; Price: $30-35 per night | 45 | Electricity, water & sewer | — |
| Premium Group Campsites electricity, water, sewer and the ability to put multiple units on one site; Price: $30-35 per night, per unit | 5 | Electricity, water, sewer and the ability to put multiple units on one site | — |
| Modern Campsites electricity & water; Price: $25-30 per night | 70 | Electricity & water | — |
| Modern Group Campsites electricity & water; Price: $25-30 per night, per unit | 15 | Electricity & water | — |
| Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night | 9 | — | |
| Primitive Group Campsites Price: $15 per night, per unit | 12 | — |
Camping details from the park
Campsite type 45 Premium Campsites (electricity, water & sewer) Price: $30-35 per night 5 Premium Group Campsites (electricity, water, sewer and the ability to put multiple units on one site) Price: $30-35 per night, per unit 70 Modern Campsites (electricity & water) Price: $25-30 per night Book Now Campground Map • Campground Map Full Park Map • Grahams Island State Park 15 Modern Group Campsites (electricity & water) 9 Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night 12 Primitive Group Campsites Camping Information - Reservations can be made online or by calling the call center (800-807-4723).
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping CabinsPrice: $70-85 per night (two-night minimum stay required)
Grahams Island State Park is home to six seasonal camping cabins. The Bass, Crappie, Muskie, Perch, Pike, and Walleye cabins are all situated next to one another on top of a hill, giving visitors beautiful views of the lake. Camping Cabins Book Now If you're looking for an economical getaway, our camping cabins are a great choice. Open seasonally, these one-room cabins are air-conditioned and come with a small refrigerator. The cabins sleep five with one full bed and 3 single beds, set up bunkbed style. - Game or fish cleaning in or around cabins is not allowed.
Things to do
FishingGeocachingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingBoatingHorseback ridingPicnickingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sivert Thompson Loop | 1.2 mi | — | Trails meander through ash/oak woodlands which provide an opportunity to bird watch, photograph wildlife, and view 130 different plant species that are native to Grahams Island. The trail also provides a view of Devils Lake along the south shore of Grahams Island.HikingMountain biking |
| North Campground Loop | 0.5 mi | — | Trails meander through ash/oak woodlands which provide an opportunity to bird watch, photograph waterfowl, and wildlife and view 130 different plant species that are native to Grahams Island.HikingMountain biking |
| Cross-country Ski Trail | 3 mi | — | These trails are maintained for winter activity. The snow conditions determine the availability of trails. Trails are groomed weekly in the winter and are ready to ski.Cross-country skiing |
Trail descriptions from the park
Sivert Thompson Loop Distance: 1.2 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking Trails meander through ash/oak woodlands which provide an opportunity to bird watch, photograph wildlife, and view 130 different plant species that are native to Grahams Island. The trail also provides a view of Devils Lake along the south shore of Grahams Island. North Campground Loop Distance: 0.5 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking Trails meander through ash/oak woodlands which provide an opportunity to bird watch, photograph waterfowl, and wildlife and view 130 different plant species that are native to Grahams Island. Cross-country Ski Trail Distance: 3 miles Open to: cross-country skiing These trails are maintained for winter activity. The snow conditions determine the availability of trails. Trails are groomed weekly in the winter and are ready to ski. The park is open to snowshoeing; however, it is not allowed on the groomed cross-country ski trails. There are many places to explore, but we encourage people to check out the packed path we have established throughout the primitive campground during the winter months. Trail Maps: • All North Dakota State Park and Recreation Area trail maps are available in the OuterSpatial App.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
- Dog park or off-leash area
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 152 S. Duncan Road
Devils Lake, ND 58301 - Nearest town
- Devils Lake — about 10 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 48.0433, -99.0678
- Phone
- (701) 766-4015
- dlsp@nd.gov
Sources and freshness
- North Dakota State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- parkrec.nd.gov Destinations menu + StateParks_DestinationFinder ArcGIS layer
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology