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Adventures of winter camping in North Dakota, Minnesota

Outdoor experts from North Dakota and Minnesota offered guidance on winter camping, emphasizing preparation, checking conditions, and calling ahead for trail and warming-house info.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation's Maxine Herr said winter offers a quieter season with clearer wildlife viewing, attracting visitors who prefer snow conditions, as she noted.
A basic winter camping checklist includes a four-season tent, sleeping pad, zero- or below-rated sleeping bag, headlamp, insulated water container, and extra batteries, experts recommend.
Always check forecasts, tell others your route and carry a winter survival kit and charger, while Erika Kolbow warned against indoor propane heater use and officials urged using established fire rings.
Regional trail networks and nearby sites offer diverse winter activities, with over 250 miles of snowmobile trails and connections to attractions like Bottineau Winter Park; ten North Dakota parks already offer winter camping, and Pembina Gorge will add it next season.

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