# Title 33 — State Department of Health

## Article 33-33 — Rules Initiated by the Inspection Division

## Chapter 33-33-02 — Recreational Vehicle Park and Campground Rules

### § 33-33-02-01. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
1. "Recreational vehicle" means a travel trailer.
2. "Service building" means a structure housing shower, bath, toilet, lavatory, and such other
facilities as may be required by the North Dakota state plumbing code.
3. "Tent" means a collapsible shelter of canvas or other fabric stretched and sustained by poles
and used for camping outdoors.
History: Effective August 1, 1988.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-10-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-01
### § 33-33-02-02. Application for license.

A complete scaled plan and list of specifications for new construction or for altering or enlarging of
an existing recreational vehicle park or campground must be submitted to the department for approval.
The application must contain the following:
1. A legal description of property and a description of the site location with regard to highways,
streets, and landmarks.
2. Name and address of developer.
3. Name and address of architect, engineer, or designer.
4. The area and dimensions of the site.
5. The number, location, and dimensions of all recreational vehicle or campground lots and detail
of each typical lot for each recreational vehicle or tent.
6. The location and width of roadways, automobile parking facilities, and walkways, including
whether they are paved, blacktopped, graveled, etc.
7. The location and details of service buildings and any other proposed structures.
8. The location and details of lighting and electrical systems.
9. The location and specifications of the water supply, sewer, and refuse disposal facilities;
including approved soil testing results and details of wells, pumping stations, and service riser
pipes.

History: Effective August 1, 1988; amended effective January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-10-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-03
### § 33-33-02-03. Spacing requirements.

1. A tent, recreational vehicle, or other attachment may not be located within ten feet [3.05
meters] of any other tent, recreational vehicle, or part thereof. A recreational vehicle or tent in
a recreational vehicle park or campground may not be located as to create a hazard to the
recreational vehicle or tent or restrict emergency vehicles and personnel from performing
necessary services.
2. Streets must be of adequate widths to accommodate the contemplated parking and traffic load
in accordance with the type of street. In all cases, streets must meet the following minimum
requirements:
a. Two-way streets with parking on both sides 34 feet [10.36 meters]
b. Two-way streets with parking on one side only 27 feet [8.23 meters]
c. Two-way streets without parking 24 feet [7.32 meters]
d. One-way streets with parking on both sides 27 feet [8.23 meters]
e. One-way streets with parking on one side only 18 feet [5.49 meters]
f. One-way streets without parking 14 feet [4.27 meters]
3. The street system must give an unobstructed access to the public street, highway, or access
road.
4. Tenting areas must be designated for tents only.
History: Effective August 1, 1988; amended effective July 1, 2004; January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-10-02, 23-01-03(3)
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-07
### § 33-33-02-04. Facilities provided.

1. Conversion of a mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or campground from one type to
another must be approved by the department.
2. Streets must be lighted to provide a minimum of one-tenth foot-candle [1.09 lux] throughout
the street system. Potentially hazardous locations, such as major street intersections and
steps or stepped ramps, must be individually illuminated with a minimum of three-tenths
foot-candles [3.23 lux].
3. Where provided, electrical service outlets must be adequate and approved.
4. Where provided, individual sewer connections must be adequate and approved. Recreational
vehicle waste disposal stations, watering stations, and service building facilities must be
provided and constructed in accordance with the North Dakota state plumbing code.
5. A certification from the electrical and plumbing installer, stating all installations were made in
accordance with state codes, is required before issuance of the recreational vehicle park or
campground license.
History: Effective August 1, 1988; amended effective January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-10-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-07
### § 33-33-02-05. Noxious plant and animal control.

1. The grounds, buildings, and structures of a recreational vehicle park or campground must be
maintained free of harborage for insects, rodents, and other vermin. Extermination methods
and other measures to control insects and rodents must conform with the requirements of the
department.
2. All areas must be maintained free of accumulations of debris; the growth of brush, weeds, and
grass must be controlled to prevent harborage or breeding places for noxious insects and
vermin. Recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds must be so maintained as to prevent the
growth of noxious weeds considered detrimental to health.
3. Storage areas must be maintained so as to prevent rodent harborage; lumber, firewood, pipe,
and other building materials must be stored neatly at least one foot [.3 meter] above the
ground.
History: Effective August 1, 1988; amended effective January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-10-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-07
### § 33-33-02-06. Maintenance of service buildings.

1. Service buildings, sinks, toilets, and other equipment must be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition and in good repair at all times.
2. Toilet tissue must be provided and conveniently located in each toilet room.
History: Effective August 1, 1988.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03(3), 23-10-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-07
### § 33-33-02-07. License fees.

The department shall charge the following annual, administration, and plan review fees for licenses
to operate recreational vehicle parks or campgrounds in this state:
1. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least three but not more than
ten lots, one hundred ten dollars.
2. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least eleven but not more than
twenty-five lots, one hundred sixty dollars.
3. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least twenty-six but not more than
fifty lots, two hundred ten dollars.
4. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least fifty-one but not more than
one hundred lots, two hundred sixty-five dollars.
5. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least one hundred one but not
more than one hundred fifty lots, three hundred twenty-five dollars.
6. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least one hundred fifty-one but
not more than two hundred lots, three hundred eighty-five dollars.
7. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing at least two hundred one but not
more than two hundred fifty lots, four hundred forty-five dollars.

8. For a recreational vehicle park or campground containing more than two hundred fifty lots, five
hundred five dollars.
9. For a person's initial license application, an annual license fee and a license application
administration fee of one hundred dollars is required in addition to fifty percent of the annual
license fee if a plan review application is required.
10. For a recreational vehicle park or campground plan review, a plan review application fee of
fifty percent of the annual license fee if a plan review application is required.
History: Effective January 1, 2006; amended effective April 1, 2008; January 1, 2014; January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-02, 23-10-03, 23-10-07
### § 33-33-02-08. Reinspection fees.

The department shall charge a reinspection fee of one hundred dollars for each reinspection
required due to failure to correct repeat violations and any subsequent reinspection due to a notice of
violation.
History: Effective January 1, 2026.
General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 23-10-02, 23-10-03, 23-10-07
