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

Vicki L

September 11, 2025

5

Easy, peasy to stay at Buffalo Gap campground. Quiet, kept very clean, awesome camphost who checked in with everyone in the campground. Highly recommend this FCFS campground

Steven S

Verified

September 8, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan

5

Out of the way campground with very nice sites.

Larry K

Verified

September 5, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan

5

Conveniently located and well maintained campground.

Scott D

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

3

I stopped here for the showers!! I had been in the National Parks for 4 days and needed a shower. Showers were functional, but not super clean. Facility is a bit old. I was in Site 11 and there was no shade. Site Host was very nice and friendly.

Karen S

Verified

August 17, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan

5

We stayed two nights and it was really nice. There is some road noise but it died down after 9:00 pm. The bath house was clean. The camp host was awesome. It’s very convenient to Theodore Roosevelt NP.

Randall S

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: Hidatsa

2

When I arrived the campsite said it was for RVs only, but that was not clear when I reserved it and I had a tent. The host said he has been dealing with this all season and that there was a glitch in the website. The whole campground is right next to the interstate so there is regular traffic noise.
When I went to bed the sky was clear and then all of a sudden it became very windy so I got up and put the rain fly on my tent. It was a good think I did because the lightning, thunder, and rain soon started. There were a few mosquitoes but not a swarm.

Mike S

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan

5

The site were very spacious and beautiful. We pulled in and could find our site easily. The site fit our 44 foot motorhome and Jeep. I wish the allowed reservations for more than 5 sites. The dump station was still broken although we didn’t need it. The host was very friendly. What a gem.

Jim H

August 15, 2025

3

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Evan G

Verified

August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: Hidatsa

2

Nice campground off the highway, some of the site this one included are VERY close to highway with minimal to no trees or other barriers

Mary S

Verified

August 11, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan

5

Hot showers! Clean facilities! Beautiful sites!

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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