Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

Trailhead to Buffalo Gap
Camper
Camper
Campsite #1
Campground pavilion

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

17 total sites · $20 avg/night

Tent Sites

17 sites

$20/night

average

About Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

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

Number of accommodations: 17

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
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
10, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
13, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
14, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
15, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
16, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
17, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
27, Loop: Hidatsa Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
3, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
4, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
5, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
7, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
8, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop: Mandan Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (111)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.2
111 reviews
5
55.9%
62
4
24.3%
27
3
7.2%
8
2
10.8%
12
1
1.8%
2

Michael B

Verified

August 26, 2022 Stayed at: 27, Loop: Hidatsa

5

Great campground. A little noisy along the interstate at those sites but otherwise wonderful.

Mark H

Verified

June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan

4

Nice campground. Wasn't overly busy. Water was out the final day due to well issues which are apparently regular but didn't impact our stay. Relatively flat sites.

Darrell N

Verified

June 22, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

5

We had the perfect site protected and in the trees, but it was not the site we reserved. The picture for the one we-reserved showed that, but it was actually in the open on the side of a very windy hill. Picture and site number did not match

Deborah R

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

5

Great spot when Theodore Roosevelt National Park is full. Plus free showers!

Nancy H

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan

5

Very nice campground. We were not expecting flush toilets and showers to be available.

Tom G

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

4

A beautiful prairie location with nice privacy between sites. Late season, it was only partly full. Came highly recommended by another camper so we tried it- we would come back.

Laverne M

Verified

September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

4

Hidden gem.

Penny V

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan

5

Camp host was from WI. Great to have a connection. Close to Theodore Roosevelt NP and Medora. Nice level sites we were on.

Joe T

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

5

Clean bathrooms, excellent site, wonderful host

megan E

Verified

July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

4

Nicely kept area

Location Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

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

Highway access

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

Elevation: 788 feet

Distance to downtown

45 mi drive to downtown Dickinson (about 41 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: September 7, 2026

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