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Debra M
July 27, 2026
If you are in Medora, you would be well served to stay here. The well maintained showers make it a 5 star stay.
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About Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.
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1, Loop: Mandan
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$20
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10, Loop: Mandan
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11, Loop: Mandan
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12, Loop: Mandan
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13, Loop: Mandan
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14, Loop: Mandan
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15, Loop: Mandan
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16, Loop: Mandan
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17, Loop: Mandan
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27, Loop: Hidatsa
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3, Loop: Mandan
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4, Loop: Mandan
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5, Loop: Mandan
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6, Loop: Mandan
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7, Loop: Mandan
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8, Loop: Mandan
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9, Loop: Mandan
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Pet Friendly · Campfire
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1, Loop: Mandan
Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
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10, Loop: Mandan
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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11, Loop: Mandan
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12, Loop: Mandan
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13, Loop: Mandan
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14, Loop: Mandan
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15, Loop: Mandan
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16, Loop: Mandan
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17, Loop: Mandan
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27, Loop: Hidatsa
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3, Loop: Mandan
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4, Loop: Mandan
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5, Loop: Mandan
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6, Loop: Mandan
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7, Loop: Mandan
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8, Loop: Mandan
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9, Loop: Mandan
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Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
127 reviews
Summary
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
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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Doug K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Mandan
Really nice paved sites. Some had more slope front to back than ideal. Quieter than expected for being close to Interstate. Showers and flush toilets were a nice surprise. Nice scenery. Only knock was all the noxious weeds: Hounds tongue, Canada Thistle and some Leafy Spurge that infested the woody draw running thru the campground. Had to pick burrs out of the dogs tails.
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Ruth S
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan
The picnic tables are unable to be moved so the 90+ degree day meant sitting in more sun or sitting behind the tent on the grass. The bathrooms were fine we did not use the showers. More shade would be great.
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Kara F
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan
The campground host was so helpful and very present.
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Edward A
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan
Nice site but too close to freeway
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Doug W
VerifiedAugust 7, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: Mandan
This is our second visit to Buffalo Gap Campground. Nice big and spaced out campsites. Good facilities including the shower house. There is a little road noise from the interstate but barely noticeable. Stayed here for Maah Daah Hey 100 and it is very convenient to Medora.
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Louis D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Mandan
We had a site reserved but it was taken when we arrived, and no one on site to make it right.
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Sarah H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Mandan
We had a great experience. Clean campground.
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Patricia h
VerifiedAugust 17, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan
Well-maintained, quiet, campground with fantastic views and wonderful hiking right out of your tent/door. Host is exceptionally helpful and friendly.
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Gail H
August 17, 2026
Nice quiet place to stay close to Medora. No hookups but there is a dump and the price is right!
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Location & Directions for Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
99 23rd Ave W., Dickinson, ND 58601 United States
Elevation: 788 ft
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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