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Recreation

Dakota Prairie Grasslands offers many natural attractions to visitors. Each grassland provides a unique recreational experience. Choose a recreation opportunity or recreation region below, then scroll down to view and select from the list of related recreation sites.  

Recreation

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Buffalo Gap Viewpoint Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Buffalo Gap Viewpoint Trail (0.6 miles round trip) is a short but steep 600‑foot climb begins right off the campground road and quickly leads hikers up through native prairie grasses to a scenic…

Burning Coal Vein Campground

Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
Burning Coal Vein Campground is a remote campground in the Little Missouri National Grassland near Medora, North Dakota, and is the southernmost campground and trailhead along the Maah Daah Hey. It…

CCC Campground

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking Picnicking Winter Sports Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The CCC Campground in the Badlands offers a rustic camping experience. There are 38 campsites, each equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. The campground serves as a trailhead for both…

Coal Creek Campground

Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Located South of Medora, the Coal Creek Campground includes 10 campsites, each with gravel parking pads, fire rings, and picnic tables; two vault toilets; and a solar water well with potable water.…

Coal Creek Spur

Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Discover the Coal Creek Spur, a captivating segment of the renowned Maah Daah Hey Trail located in the Coal Creek area. This scenic spur invites hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to experience…

Cottonwood Trail

Hiking Biking Outdoor Science and Learning
The Cottonwood Trail is seven miles of flat prairie and rugged badlands and connects to the Maah Daah Hey Trail (MDHT) at mile marker 122.5. When combined with the MDHT and Bennett Creek Trail, it…

Denbigh Experimental Forest

Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting/Shooting Winter Sports Picnicking
Welcome to the Denbigh Experimental Forest! Tucked into the heart of North Dakota’s prairie country, this unique forest is a place where history, science, and outdoor adventure come together. Since…

Denbigh Trail Loop

Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
The Denbigh Trail Loop offers a quiet, scenic walk through the Denbigh Experimental Forest in north‑central North Dakota. This easy loop winds through a mix of pine and hardwood stands, open…

Elkhorn Campground

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Elkhorn Campground is a serene, scenic campground nestled in the heart of the Dakota Prairie Grasslands — perfect for those seeking a peaceful, secluded basecamp. Located north of Medora and just…

Hankinson Hills Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Winter Sports Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Hankinson Hills Campground offers a quiet retreat on the edge of the Sheyenne National Grassland, making it an excellent base for exploring one of North Dakota’s most distinctive prairie…