Last year, the firm handled 3,574 reservations for 10,122 nights of camping. From past experience, we ve found that the reserved campsites at Ft. Walleye Derby weekend are usually booked within the first 15 to 20 minutes the reservation line opens. Assel recommends that those making reservations the first day remain on the line if they are put on hold. This is the 8th year that centralized campsite reservations have been available.
Campers can reserve a site by calling no later than noon the day prior to arrival.
The toll-free number may only be used to reserve campsites. Individuals with specific questions, or who wish to reserve cabins, dormitories or picnic shelters, will be asked to contact the parks directly. For further information about the reservation system, contact the ND Parks and Recreation Department at 328-5357. The festival, which had been held on Labor Day weekends since 1991, has been moved to the second weekend in July. Because the festival no longer precedes a holiday, the schedule is shifted to provide Friday evening concerts, Saturday concerts, and Sunday concerts until 6 p.m.