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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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Louis D

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August 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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Doug W

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August 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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Edward A

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August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan

Nice site but too close to freeway

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Kara F

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan

The campground host was so helpful and very present.

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Ruth S

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August 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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Doug K

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July 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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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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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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Cullen H

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

Host was great. Everything was super chill and easygoing.

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Mary S

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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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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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