Beulah, Hazen or anything near that area rentals? (Bismarck, Grand Forks: apartment, house)

[ndgrrl]

My son received a 3 month internship this summer at a Power Plant near Beaulah but I just got off the phone with my son. He has only been able to find one available apartment for this summer in Beulah and he called to get my advice on it since its $700. for a one bedroom. Kind of costly for a kid fresh out of college but not sure where else to turn. He said he called every apartment he has found on the internet. I even suggested he use our camper or he can possibly purchase an older camper(on payments) a friend owns for cheaper then his summer rent, but he said that he is not able to find anywhere to park it. I am wondering is the oil affecting Beulah, Hazen( he has called there as well) and the other small towns in that area?

Monday my husband is going to call the local grain elevators and see if they have any suggestions and I e-mailed the chambers in both these towns. I am thinking I am soon to be an old lady and need another job or two before I get these two kids settled.

Any rental suggestions would be of great help. He has references, does not smoke or drink, he would rather spend his money on collecting vintage sleds- my garage is brimming!! We would also co-sign for him and do what we could to help him. Just not sure where to turn and no noone from that area, since we are stuck up here in the far north.

Thanks for any help.

Tammy

PS- Here I thought East Grand Forks was hard to find a place for my girl- SPOKE TOO SOON ON THAT!!! ha ha

[Broncogirl]

That is an excellent internship to have received! Have you called the campgrounds around that area? There are several bays quite close to the Plant that he could park his camper and move every 14 days or whatever it is there. There is Beulah Bay and Hazen Bay where he might be able to find hookups for the summer. Hazen is roughly 12 or so miles east of the Plant, Zap is around 10 miles to the south. Beaver bay is up north from Zap. There is also a campground in Zap that could be checked out. I would say that the oil boom has affected that area as well, however, because of the Plant and other coal plants there, it has always been high to begin with.

Camping near Zap, ND - goby.com

[Roloff1976]

I'm thinking Beulah and Hazen are being impacted somewhat from the over flow of the oil boom going on further west of these communities. Many of the workers (if not the majority) commute from Bismarck-Mandan areas. Many car pool together. Bismarck State has a Power Plant school, and the students do interships at the various plants in the Beulah-Hazen area. Is he up to driving an 1 or so each way? He might consider Bismarck or Mandan.

[JanND]

I agree w/ Roloff...Your Son should just keep whatever housing he is in now in Bismarck through his internship. I wouldn't want my son living in a camper all summer out in that area, unless the company owners allow him to park in the yard.

[ElkHunter]

Here is a overlay of the Bakken oil field. You can expect people driving 1+ hours to get to work. So draw a line 80 miles outside this overlay and you'll see the area that is "directly" effected. Then you can plan on some people with more flexible hours, living even further out from the line you drew. You'll notice that Hazen and Beulah are both in the line of fire. That's why you are not fining many places that are available for rent.



It's only 3 months. A camper would be fine. A person doing an internship is going to be pretty scarce on money anyhow and looking to cut corners any way they can. At least I would be. I lived in a bumper pull camper for 4+ years and it was terrific. Then a 5th wheel camper for another 4+ years. I did it year round and had to put up with nasty winters. Your son is going to be doing it during the summer. It's an extended vacation.

It would be ideal to get full hookups, or at least an rv spot that has power to the camper and available shower and water on site. Very dooable.

[ElkHunter]

These are 30 miles or less from Hazen

John Moses Memorial Park - Hazen, North Dakota
Price: $10 or less `
Address: 7 th street Coordinates: 47.298057, -101.621780
Site Type: City Park Status: Official
Open Dates: Unknown Max Stay Length: Unknown
Road Type: Unknown Miles to Paved Road: Unknown
Number of Sites: 1-5 Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: Contact Phone: Unknown
Website: Hazen, ND

Martin City Park Campground - Martin, North Dakota
This consists of 12 grass sites with 30 amp power and water for $10.00 per night.
Price: $10 or less `
Address: Herr Ave and 2nd Street Coordinates: 47.826683, -100.115127
Site Type: City Park Status: Official
Open Dates: Unknown Max Stay Length: Unknown
Road Type: Unknown Miles to Paved Road: Unknown
Number of Sites: 6-15 Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: Contact Phone: Unknown
Website:

Fessenden City Park Campground - Fessenden, North Dakota
From Junction of Highways 52 and 15, east 0.5 miles on Highway 15
Amenities:
- Drinking Water
- Electric
- Sewer Hookup
- Restrooms
- Shower House
Activities:
- Swimming
Price: $10 or less `
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 47.645988, -99.633491
Site Type: City Park Status: Official
Open Dates: May 1-October 1 Max Stay Length: Unknown
Road Type: Unknown Miles to Paved Road: Unknown
Number of Sites: 6-15 Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: Contact Phone: 701-547-3291
Website: North Dakota Tourism : Accommodations : Fessenden City Park Campground

West Side Park - Harvey, North Dakota
West Side Park has excellent access, located right off US Highway 52. Within a stones throw of the Harvey Swimming Pool the facility offers grass camping with ample shade!! Plenty of camping space and a relaxed atmosphere the park is used by tourist and visitors for lodging accommodations for camping or RV needs. The park has 17 RV sites with electric hook-ups, as well as, a sewage dump, restroom/shower facility, playground equipment, outdoor grills, picnic tables and shelters. The park is open to tourists and visitors for overnight lodging. For more information contact Roger Loerch at (701)324-2628. Daily Rates:
Tenting: $4.00
RV Only: $6.00
RV w/ hook-up: $10.00
Amenities:
- Dump Station
- Drinking Water
- Electric
- Restrooms
- Shower House
- Fire Ring
- Picnic Tables
Activities:
Hot Springs Near West Side Park
Price: $10 or less `
Address: SH-3, off US-52 Coordinates: 47.773838, -99.944206
Site Type: City Park Status: Official
Open Dates: Unknown Max Stay Length: Unknown
Road Type: Unknown Miles to Paved Road: Unknown
Number of Sites: 16-29 Max RV Length : Unknown
Contact Email: Contact Phone: 701)324-2628
Website: Lodging / Camping | City of Harvey North Dakota

These are 50 miles or less.

Killdeer City Park - Killdeer, North Dakota
Donation Requested!

It’s a very well kept up park with 30 amp electric, Restrooms, Showers, Picnic Tables, Grills, Electrical Hookups & Sewer Dump, No Reservations Taken, Free Will Donation.

Amenities:
- Dump Station
- Drinking Water
- Electric
- Restrooms
- Shower House
- Fire Ring
- Picnic Tables
Activities:
Hot Springs Near Killdeer City Park
Price: $10 or less `
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 47.365009, -102.754226
Site Type: City Park Status:
Open Dates: Max Stay Length:
Road Type: Miles to Paved Road:
Number of Sites: Unknown Max RV Length :
Contact Email: Contact Phone: (701) 764-5295
Website: www.killdeer.com/index.asp?Type=B_LOC&SEC={521BCC55-CB26-4C41-9FFC-034BA7A7D26C}

Heart Butte Resevoir - Glen Ullin, North Dakota
Description:
Six primitive campgrounds with wells and vault toilets. Available species include crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, white bass, pike, bluegill, large and small mouth bass. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Bait, food, camping supplies, and gas concessions open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Directions:
Fifteen miles south of Glen Ullin on Highway 49; barrier-free access along highway.

Managed by:
The Bureau of Reclamation
Box 1017
Bismarck, ND 58502

Price: Free `
Address: Unknown Coordinates: 46.593448, -101.810417
Site Type: Bureau of Reclamation Status:
Open Dates: Max Stay Length:
Road Type: Miles to Paved Road:
Number of Sites: Unknown Max RV Length :
Contact Email: Contact Phone: (701) 250-4592
Website: Recreation - Heart Butte Reservoir


As you have noticed, most do not list what the maximum stay length is. But even if it's 14 days, a person wouldn't have to move often and with a camper, it's a new experience, new people, new surroundings every couple of weeks.

[Broncogirl]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

Here is a overlay of the Bakken oil field. You can expect people driving 1+ hours to get to work. So draw a line 80 miles outside this overlay and you'll see the area that is "directly" effected. Then you can plan on some people with more flexible hours, living even further out from the line you drew. You'll notice that Hazen and Beulah are both in the line of fire. That's why you are not fining many places that are available for rent.



It's only 3 months. A camper would be fine. A person doing an internship is going to be pretty scarce on money anyhow and looking to cut corners any way they can. At least I would be. I lived in a bumper pull camper for 4+ years and it was terrific. Then a 5th wheel camper for another 4+ years. I did it year round and had to put up with nasty winters. Your son is going to be doing it during the summer. It's an extended vacation.

It would be ideal to get full hookups, or at least an rv spot that has power to the camper and available shower and water on site. Very dooable.

I agree with you totally. I used to live in Beulah and Hazen and they have some really nice campgrounds to stay at. I would love to live in a camper, if I was single with no kids, I would jump at it if I was in the same situation. Actually my kids are trying to get me to go on the road with them, and work totally via the internet again, lol, who knows.

Used to own a house in Zap, but ended up selling it. Anyways, if it's the Dakota Gasification Plant he could also take showers there after work like a lot of workers do.

[JanND]

Well, I caution that there will be lots of other folks living in campers too. Especially since the info is on here now, lol.
I would still consider it wiser to keep whatever living arrangements he has in Bismark presently through his internship if possible. Just my op.

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by JanND

Well, I caution that there will be lots of other folks living in campers too. Especially since the info is on here now, lol.
I would still consider it wiser to keep whatever living arrangements he has in Bismark presently through his internship if possible. Just my op.

You do realize that with today's gas prices, it will cost over $1200. in fuel if he goes straight to and back. No extra running around.

That's figured on $3.49 a gallon, today's price in Bismark. 77 miles at 5 days a week. Vehicle that gets 20 mpg.

Staying in a camper could cut fuel price in half. That's a months rent on a decent apartment, outside the Bakken. It would cut rent down to less than $300 a month. Lot's of savings there.

[JanND]

Originally Posted by ndgrrl

My son received a 3 month internship this summer at a Power Plant near Beaulah but I just got off the phone with my son. He has only been able to find one available apartment for this summer in Beulah and he called to get my advice on it since its $700. for a one bedroom. Kind of costly for a kid fresh out of college but not sure where else to turn. He said he called every apartment he has found on the internet. I even suggested he use our camper or he can possibly purchase an older camper(on payments) a friend owns for cheaper then his summer rent, but he said that he is not able to find anywhere to park it. I am wondering is the oil affecting Beulah, Hazen( he has called there as well) and the other small towns in that area?

Monday my husband is going to call the local grain elevators and see if they have any suggestions and I e-mailed the chambers in both these towns. I am thinking I am soon to be an old lady and need another job or two before I get these two kids settled.

Any rental suggestions would be of great help. He has references, does not smoke or drink, he would rather spend his money on collecting vintage sleds- my garage is brimming!! We would also co-sign for him and do what we could to help him. Just not sure where to turn and no noone from that area, since we are stuck up here in the far north.

Thanks for any help.

Tammy

PS- Here I thought East Grand Forks was hard to find a place for my girl- SPOKE TOO SOON ON THAT!!! ha ha

I would jump on that apartment.