An illustrated regional mural of Rough Riders Hotel and Chateau de Mores in Medora, the North Dakota badlands, and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
CAMPING · MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA

Buffalo Gap Campground & Trail

A comfortable grassland campground with showers, a scoria-hill overlook and bike trail access.

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What to expect

The most comfortable Forest Service campground near Medora has flush toilets and seasonal showers. Climb the short, steep Buffalo Gap Overlook Trail, or ride the Buffalo Gap Trail, which takes bikes around the national park to keep the Maah Daah Hey going.

  • 36 paved sites; RVs up to 60 ft
  • Short, steep overlook trail
  • Spur trail to the Maah Daah Hey
  • Pollinator garden

Getting to Buffalo Gap Campground & Trail

I-94 Exit 18, about 6 miles west of Medora, off Buffalo Gap Road.

Before you go

$20 a night, reservable on Recreation.gov. Full services mid-May to mid-October. Bring water and a hat, and watch for rattlesnakes.

Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.

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