Buffalo Gap Campground
Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months. Perfect for all year outdoor adventures. Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in North Dakota · reservable in North Dakota · pets allowed in North Dakota
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Site mix
| RV, no hookups | 36 |
Site guide
8 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hidatsa | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 27 | Hidatsa | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||||
| 2 | Mandan | Paved | Partial | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | ||
| 3 | Mandan | Back-in | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||||
| 10 | Mandan | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 11 | Mandan | Back-in | Paved | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard | |
| 12 | Mandan | Back-in | Paved | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
| 13 | Mandan | Back-in | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 1, 7, 8, 9 and 8 more are listed accessible |
There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | All year (limited services in winter) |
| Forest | Dakota Prairie Grasslands |
| Booking | To reserve a campsite visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246796 |
| Fees | $20 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site. |
| Rules | Stay limit of 14 consecutive days. Horses are not allowed in the campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Nearest town | Dickinson, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 46.9550° N, 103.6737° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Video
Buffalo Gap Campground - 3 Minute Campsite Review
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBuffalo Gap Spur1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miBuffalo Gap Loop1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miBuffalo Gap Viewpoint0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Dakota Prairie Grasslands begins about 5.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.1 miDakota Prairie Grasslands ↗National Grassland · Forest Service · 1,384,927 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- De Mores Memorial ParkSite · Medora · 7.5 mi
- Billings County CourthouseBuilding · Medora · 7.7 mi
- St. Mary's Catholic ChurchBuilding · Medora · 7.7 mi
Natural features
Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months. Perfect for all year outdoor adventures.
Recreation
There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a day hike. You can also it to the Maah Daah Hey trail using the Buffalo Gap Trail for longer hikes.
Nearby
It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Buffalo Gap Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Buffalo Gap Campground?
$20 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Buffalo Gap Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Buffalo Gap Campground have?
36 sites, including 36 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Buffalo Gap Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Buffalo Gap Campground?
Sites 1, 7, 8, and 9 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 12 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Buffalo Gap Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Buffalo Gap Campground?
There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a day hike. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Buffalo Gap Campground?
Dickinson, North Dakota. It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Source: Getting there
What if Buffalo Gap Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cottonwood Campground (6.7 mi), Cottonwood Group Site (6.8 mi), and Roundup Group Horse Camp (8.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby