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:	A limited number of campsites are available for reservations, all others are first-come, first-served. To reserve a campsite visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246796
Area Amenities:	Accessible: 15 sites, shower facilities, bathrooms, vault toilets, and picnic shelter are all 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, flush toilets and three showers (mid-May to mid-October); 1 vault
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.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

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.