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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

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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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Nancy H

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

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

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Tom G

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

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.

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Laverne M

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

Hidden gem.

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Penny V

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

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

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Joe T

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

Clean bathrooms, excellent site, wonderful host

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megan E

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

Nicely kept area

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Douglas F

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July 17, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

Sites not level, the whole location the sites are very poorly laid out, small and tight not recommended even for the cheap price. View was good won’t stay again #3

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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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