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About Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 17
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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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.
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
J Michael O
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Mandan
Arrived a little after 4 pm. The site reserved was supposed to be level, it wasn't. It had a big uphill to a small semi level spot. However, I couldn't unhook the hitch from the truck due to the slope. Talked to host about changing sites, he said no. So, I had to book another site at the same campground since USDA FS would not let me switch reserved site to another open site. Policy stinks, site descriptions are inaccurate. Better off just showing up without a reservation.
David M
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Mandan
Buffalo Gap is one of our favorites. The sites are quiet in a wooded draw. Beautiful
Alexandra H
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Mandan
It was a gorgeous area, but very poorly managed. I am a state park manager myself and I understand how important communication and upkeep is. Everything online shows that this campground is fully open for the season, but when we arrived everything was still winterized and there was only one potable water spigot (we are well past freezing temps at night, so things should be open.) The lift station light was left blinking and beeping the entire 3 days we were there. After talking with the campground host, he’s paying for minor repairs and supplies out of his own pocket and he can’t get ahold of anyone out of the regional office. I emailed the supervisor of the regional office to ask them why signage and website information was not updated, and a week later have yet to receive a response. To the USFS folks who manage this campground, you’re doing a very poor job.
Dave H
VerifiedMay 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Mandan
Awesome site, and an awesome host. Loved our quick trip and plan on coming back
Sue B
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan
Beautiful location and an excellent host. This place is a hidden gem.
Josh S
December 28, 2025
This campground is one of my favorites in the US. Easily accessible from the highway, with large camping spots and beautifully situated within the rolling hills, the location is a gateway to abundant, unbroken nature.
Deborah T
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan
Nice
Kathryn H
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: Mandan
This was a beautiful, well organized camp ground with a helpful and friendly camp host. The night sky was clear and we could see the Milky Way.
Tracy B
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: Mandan
Wonderful, quiet campground. Even had showers!
Craig P
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan
Quiet, peaceful, and nice.
Location Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Address:
99 23rd Ave W.
Dickinson, ND, 58601
United States
Buffalo Gap Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, which is approximately 25 miles to the southeast.
Elevation: 788 feet
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
