Jorgen’s Hollow Campground
ND · Sheldon / Sheyenne National Grassland
County Road 23 / 153rd Ave SE
Jorgen’s Hollow Campground is a strong North Dakota inclusion because it combines a real horse-camping identity with access to multiple ride options in the Sheyenne National Grassland. The campground supports equestrian use with designated horse campsites, and nearby access to the Oak Leaf Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail gives the ride more interest than a single campground loop. The overall atmosphere is understated and peaceful, but the infrastructure is better thought through than many riders expect from a remote federal site. For travelers who like a destination that feels quietly capable instead of flashy, Jorgen’s Hollow is exactly that kind of find.
Riding guide
Highlights
A quietly excellent grassland horse camp with North Country access and enough trailer room to make the logistics feel easy.
Riding
This destination offers more flexibility than it first appears. The Oak Leaf Trail adds a marked four-mile loop, while nearby North Country access expands the sense of range and possibility. The riding style is grassy, open in places, and rooted in the Sheyenne landscape rather than the more famous badlands terrain. It is especially appealing for riders who enjoy the feel of trail-country travel instead of chasing a single scenic overlook.
Rideable terrain
4 miles
Trailer parking
Long parking pads and additional East Trailhead parking make this a more trailer-friendly federal campground than many riders expect. It feels workable for true horse campers rather than just tent campers with a trailer in tow.
Horse regulations
Use weed-free feed and straw, follow posted campground and trail rules, and stay attentive to shared-use etiquette where applicable. Because this is a Forest Service site, conditions and access details can change, so it is worth confirming the latest status before your trip. Keep your setup tidy and use the designated horse-camping spaces as intended.
Getting here
Plan on approaching from County Road 23 and use the campground or East Trailhead parking depending on how you want to organize camp and ride access. Parking pads can handle up to 60 feet, and the extra trailhead parking makes trailer management noticeably easier. That practical detail matters, because nothing elevates a horse trip faster than an arrival that feels orderly from the first minute.
Planning your visit
Jorgen’s Hollow is ideal for riders who want a calm, trail-centered weekend with enough structure to make the logistics pleasant. Bring a current map, arrive with weed-free feed, and think of the site as a horse-camp base with more riding potential than its quiet reputation suggests. It is one of the state’s better understated equestrian destinations.
Where to stay
Jorgen’s Hollow is one of the better horse-camping options in eastern North Dakota. Seven designated campsites are reserved for horse campers, making it far more useful for equestrians than a standard campground where horses are technically allowed but not meaningfully supported. Horses are not provided, so this is a haul-in destination. With the right preparation, the campground can support a very satisfying riding weekend.
Trails
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Campgrounds
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