International Peace Garden Campground

The Great Outdoors

The Lords Lake National Wildlife Refuge is managed in conjunction with the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge. It is designated as a Globally Important Bird Area, and there are over 250 species of birds here, including songbirds, shorebirds, waterfowl, marsh birds, raptors, and owls as well as many native mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. There are a wildlife viewing platform and observation tower. Informational and interpretive brochures are available. Recreational activities here include hunting and fishing, hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and nature photography. You can appreciate the diversity of plant and animal species in this protected place.You can also spend some time in the Turtle Mountain State Forest when you are staying at one of the nearby RV parks near Dunseith. This state forest covers 7,500 acres. It features both motorized and non-motorized multi-use trails, picnic areas, lake fishing access, and canoe access points. Special places in the forest include the Strawberry Lake Recreation Area, the Twisted Oaks Recreation Area, the Dalen Recreation Area, and the Pelican/Sandy Lake Recreation Area. Recreational activities here include hiking, hunting, fishing, berry picking, firewood gathering, native plant and wildlife observation, and nature photography. Enjoy the great outdoors in a new way in this state forest that is managed in part for outdoor recreation.The Willow Lake National Wildlife Refuge is within easy reach when you're camping in an RV at the International Peace Garden Campground. The refuge is also managed under the supervision of the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge as a limited-interest national wildlife refuge. Its purpose is to provide breeding grounds and habitat for grassland nesting birds, migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wildlife. There is generally minimal public use, but recreational activities here include fishing, hunting, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and nature photography. You can see some of the best that the state has to offer here.

Exploring the Area

There’s plenty to do and see at the International Peace Garden itself when you camp in an RV near Dunseith. The gardens were established along the U.S./Canada border in 1929. Some of the most notable features here include the Floral Clock (a duplicate of the original in Berne, Switzerland), the Peace Chapel, the Carillon Bells, the Hands of Peace sculpture, the 9/11 Memorial, and the Sunken Garden. The gardens also feature a conservatory and interpretive center, hiking and biking trails, a gift shop, a café, and a historic lodge. Special events and educational programming for all ages take place throughout the year. Make sure that everyone you’re traveling with has the proper personal documents to clear Customs.And if you’re ready for some big-city attractions and amenities when you rent a camper near the International Peace Garden Campground, you can take a multi-day road trip to Grand Forks. Some of the highlights here include the North Dakota Museum of Art, the Flood Memorial Monument, and the Downtown Grand Forks Historic District. You may also be able to catch a performance by the Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra, the North Dakota Ballet Company, or the Empire Theater Company. Special events that take place here every year include the UNDIA Powwow, Art on the Red festival, Heritage Days, and the Greenway Takeover Festival. Be sure to check out the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau and the North Dakota Tourism Division for updated information on area attractions, events, happenings, and travel guides.There is a seasonal café at the International Peace Garden, but when you choose to leave the RV campgrounds for some local food samplings, you’ll find diner delicacies, bar and grill fare, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and more. If you need to fuel up the rental RV near Dunseith, you can find either gasoline or diesel fuel easily at any of the area service stations, convenience stores, or truck stops.