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Burning Coal Vein Campground
Whitetail Picnic Area is a 10-unit picnic ground nestled in the densely wooded area of Whitetail Creek Drainage. Fire grates are available and a vault toilet. There is ample parking space available for most sizes of vehicle.
Be aware that the road to the picnic area crosses Whitetail Creek via a low water crossing that may be impassable during periods of high runoff.
At a Glance
| Information Center: | Medora Ranger District office |
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General Information
Accessibility:Directions:
The picnic area is located 0.5 mile north and 4 miles west of Fairfield, off Highway 85.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 8 sites each with a picnic table and a fire ring with a grill. |
Group Camping
Day Hiking
A Maah Daah Hey trailhead is located at this campground.
Backpacking
A Maah Daah Hey trailhead is located at this campground.
Viewing Scenery
Alerts & Warnings
- Campground Closure - CCC Campground, CCC Maah Daah Hey and Long X Trailheads
- Road Closure- National Forest System Roads #747 and 7471 Medora Ranger District
- Magpie and Whitetail Road Closures - Medora Ranger District
- Dakota Prairie Grasslands Emergency Fire Closure Order
- Firewood Use and Possession Restrictions