U.S. Forest Service · Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd)

Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota. 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. There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers. 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. It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Reservable36 sites

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Campsite 6 is perfect campsite for car and tent campers. — Aimee Kittilson

Campsites

RV, no hookups	36
Total	36

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.