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About Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota. 

Available sites

17 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 9 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 1, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 10, Loop: Mandan Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: Mandan Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: Mandan Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 27, Loop: Hidatsa Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 3, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 4, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 5, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 6, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 7, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 8, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 9, Loop: Mandan Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

127 reviews

Summary

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Buffalo Gap Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, ideal for relaxation and stargazing, especially close to Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Campers appreciated the spacious sites, friendly hosts, and clean facilities, including hot showers. While some noted issues with site reservations and minor maintenance concerns, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the campground as a hidden gem for nature lovers.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

Based on 127 reviews

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5 stars 54.3% (69)
4 stars 24.4% (31)
3 stars 10.2% (13)
2 stars 9.4% (12)
1 star 1.6% (2)

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Lisa N

Verified

July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Mandan

The park is beautiful. Good trails. although maps could be better. Most sites were spacious, with some privacy. Many of the RV sites were very sloping, so hard to get level. Bathrooms were pretty smelly and could have been cleaner. Camp host was extremely helpful and friendly.

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Susan M

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July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 7, Loop: Mandan

We loved the quiet and being on nature. The fill and dump station was a nice added bonus. However, our site was on quite a steep grade and not really suitable for a travel trailer. The host was very helpful.

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Christy S

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July 14, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan

Great campground. Description on recreation.gov was difficult to know size of site due to not having lengths listed or pictures for all sites, but once we arrived the campground host met up with us and offered us a larger site. We booked site 17 and our 35 ft RV just barely fit in it. There were plenty of first come first served sites available we could have moved to.

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David P

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July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Mandan

When making reservations this campsite fit what we needed at the time but we were pleasently surprised when we got there. We actually arrived a day before our reservsations due to some change in plans and were able to get a First Come First Serve site, double wide to easily fit our 38 ft 5th wheel and truck. They have Showers, toilets, potable water and a dump station. What more could you ask for when paying $20 a night. And it was close to Mederia, ND and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library - so educational and fun - highly recommend the library and campground.

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Bill S

Verified

July 16, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: Mandan

The campground is actually very nice. My site was in good shape. However it is clear that there is no money for maintenance. The restrooms were both broken with no apparent urgency for repair. Seriously? Also, the trash was overflowing.

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Laura B

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July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan

nothing further

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Gale M

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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

Very accessible and attentive camp host. Greeted us upon arrival and was constantly seen around the campground. Very clean campsites and bathrooms. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

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Mary S

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan

Close to Medora. Sites are large. Facilities were very clean. Only downfall was hearing the highway at night but there wasn't heavy traffic and it didn't disturb our sleep.

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Cullen H

Verified

July 21, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Mandan

Host was great. Everything was super chill and easygoing.

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Patti W

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 8, Loop: Mandan

Buffalo Gap worked out great for me. I was able to go to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dearly in the morning and get back to camp in time to shower before checkout. I feel that Buffalo Gap is a great staging campground for the many opportunities in Medora and the larger Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The camp host was also very friendly and helpful.

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Location & Directions for Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

99 23rd Ave W., Dickinson, ND 58601 United States

Elevation: 788 ft

Nearest town

Dickinson, ND - 45 mi

About 41 min to downtown

Highway access

Buffalo Gap Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, which is approximately 25 miles to the southeast.

Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The closest entrance is: South Unit Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 9.1 mi · 16 min

Policies & Rules

General

  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: October 25, 2026

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