Buffalo Gap Campground features many amenities for an enjoyable camping experience. A camp host is on site from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
At a Glance
Reservations:
First-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted.
Area Amenities:
Accessible
Fees
$6 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.
Open Season:
All year (limited services in winter)
Restrictions:
Stay limit of 14 consecutive days. Horses are not allowed in the campground.
Closest Towns:
Medora, ND
Water:
Pressurized drinking water system (mid-May to mid-October)
Restroom:
Two comfort stations with sinks and flush toilets (summer); 3 coin-operated showers; 1 vault toilet
Information Center:
Medora Ranger District office, 701-227-7800
General Information
Directions:
Approximately seven miles west of Medora, ND on I-94 at exit 18 just off of Forest Road 726A.
Parking:
Parking pads up to 60-feet long. Livestock and trailers allowed in the day-use trailhead parking area only.
The Buffalo Gap Trailhead accessing the Maah Daah Hey Trail is located at this campground.
Horse Riding & Camping
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Horse Riding
Horses allowed only at Buffalo Gap Trailhead Loop
Nature Viewing
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Viewing Wildlife
A prairie dog town is located near the campground.
Viewing Scenery
There is a paved trail to a scenic vista overlooking the Badlands. A pollinator garden is available to view native plants and local pollinators seasonally.
Picnicking
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Picnicking
Picnic tables at each camp site.
Group Picnicking
Large, 75-person picnic shelter
Amenities
Accessible
15 sites, shower facilities, bathrooms, vault toilets, and picnic shelter are all accessible.
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