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Magpie Campground
This campground has plenty of shaded areas during the heat of summer. A perfect assembly point for folks who plan to travel to Devil’s Pass for the amazing view. The Ice Caves are just a short hike away from this campground as well!
A Maah Daah Hey trailhead is located at this campground.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First-come, first-served. No reservations are accepted. |
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| Fees: | $10 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. |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit of 14 consecutive days. |
| Water: | Drinking water w/hand pump |
| Restroom: | Accessible-Unisex vault toilet |
| Information Center: | Medora Ranger District office, 701-227-7800 |
General Information
Directions:Travel 1.5 miles north of Fairfield on Highway 85. Turn west on Road 712 (Magpie Camp sign), Travel 15.5 miles on gravel Road 712. The campground is located ¼ mile northeast off Road 712.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
8 sites each with a picnic table and fire ring with grill.
General Info:
ParkingParking pads up to 60-feet long.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horses permitted at all sites.
Horse Riding
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