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Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Dickinson · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Dakota Prairie National Grasslands |
| Location | Dickinson · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands · 46.95498, -103.67371 · Map |
| Sites | 36 public sites counted from the federal listing — 36 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 36 sites Water hookups at 0 of 36 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 36 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 36 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 01:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 36 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 12 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 701-227-7800 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.
Recreation There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a day hike. You can also it to the Maah Daah Hey trail using the Buffalo Gap Trail for longer hikes.
Facilities There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers.
Natural Features Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months. Perfect for all year outdoor adventures.
Nearby Attractions It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Trip Card — Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Dickinson · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Dickinson · North Dakota · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 36 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246796 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.