Wannagan Campground
Wannagan Campground offers a rugged yet comfortable escape in the heart of the Little Missouri National Grassland. It’s an ideal spot for campers, hikers, bikers, and horseback riders who appreciate solitude, scenic Badlands landscapes, and easy access to nearby trails—all supported by essential amenities and a strong leave‑no‑trace ethic. Tucked among the rolling grasslands and striking buttes of western North Dakota, the campground provides a true backcountry experience with 10 spacious, first‑come, first‑served campsites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs, and is open to visitors year‑round.
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Reservations
No reservations. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Information
- Leave No Trace - Pack in, Pack Out. rules apply. If you brought in with you, please take it out.
- Please do not put any trash in the vault toilets.
- The nearby trailhead also provides easy access to the Maah Daah Hey Trail and Buffalo Gap Trail, approximately 1/2 mile south on the south side of Forest Service Road 726, just southwest of the entrance road intersection to the campground.
- Campground rules and information are posted on the kiosk.
For specific questions, contact the Medora Ranger District Office.
Year-round.
24/7.
- Fire Restrictions may be in effect. Visitors are responsible for monitoring current conditions on the Alerts and Fire Danger Status page and NDResponse.gov
- Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.
- All trails are intended for non-motorized travel only. Therefore, all motorized vehicles, including E-bikes, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles, are prohibited.
The Senior Pass and the Access Pass holders receive a 50% discount on camping fees per night. Discounts apply only to the site the pass holder occupies (not for additional guest sites).
Visit the Passes page for more information about the America the Beautiful National Park Passes.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Payments should be made via the fee tube with fee envelopes located in the center of the campground near the kiosk.
Pets are allowed but must remain leashed at all times within the campground. Keep our campgrounds clean. Please clean up after your animals.
Contact Name: Medora Ranger District office
Contact Phone: 701-227-7800
Address: 99 23rd Ave. W., Suite B, Dickinson, ND 58601
Phone: (701) 227-7800
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mountain Time (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: Medora.RD@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.05305556
Longitude: -103.5877778
Directions
From Medora, travel west on I-94 for approximately 13.5 miles to Exit 10 for Camels Hump Lake. After exiting, proceed north, then take the first right onto the road heading east toward Camels Hump Lake.
Continue following the roadway as it curves north onto 160th Ave SW. Travel approximately 3.10 miles, then turn right to head east.
Continue for another 3.5 miles and then turn left to proceed north. Follow this winding road as it curves northeast for approximately 9.25 miles, then turn right toward Wannagan Campground.
Continue for about one mile, and the entrance to the Wannagan Campground will be located on the left.
Parking
A day-use parking lot is located one-quarter mile south of the camp along the south side of Road #726.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible vault toilet available from spring to fall.
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
The potable water well is available from spring to fall seasons (turned off during winter).
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Biking - Road Cycling Info
The USDA Forest Service considers E-bikes as motorized vehicles, restricted to established and paved roads, and prohibited on trails unless otherwise authorized. Motor Vehicle Use Maps are available on the Visitor Maps and Guides page.
OHV Road Riding Info
In the Dakota Prairie Grasslands, OHV use within established campgrounds is limited to entering and exiting the site using designated roads and parking areas. Cross‑country or off‑road riding is not allowed inside developed campgrounds. All OHVs must be state‑registered, and riders must follow posted speed limits and the OHV use on the Little Missouri National Grassland. Additional maps and resources are available on the Visitor Maps and Guides page.
Contact the Medora Ranger District Office for more information.
Horseback Riding Info
Saddle or pack animals are allowed in recreation sites only where authorized by posted instructions. Hitching, tethering, or hobbling a horse that causes damage to live trees, soil, or water is prohibited.
Viewing Scenery Info
Before you visit, download the Plant and Wildlife Checklist and keep track of the flora and fauna you may spot in the grasslands.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing