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Buffalo Gap Campground
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. |
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| Area Amenities: | Accessible |
| 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. |
| 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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 36 sites each with a fire ring with grill. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 15 accessible sites. |
RV Camping
Group Camping
Day Hiking
The Buffalo Gap Trailhead accessing the Maah Daah Hey Trail is located at this campground.
Horse Riding
Horses allowed only at Buffalo Gap Trailhead Loop
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
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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Location