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

Andrew S

Verified

July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan

5

Great spot, however the lights on the outside of the bathrooms were very bright at night making it hard to sleep in a tent at site 4. Darth the Ranger was great!

Kent G

Verified

June 30, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan

5

Excellent public campground close to Teddy Roosevelt NP, Very friendly host.

Christine R

Verified

June 21, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Mandan

5

Perfect location just outside of the park. Very spacious sites. Was surprised by it having showers which was a bonus. Park host was helpful with offering places to eat and hikes to take.

Thomas H

Verified

June 21, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Mandan

5

Nice bathrooms, hot showers asphalt pads, by freeway but didn't notice trafficandan loop

David W

Verified

June 13, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Mandan

5

This is a nice paved road campground in a beautiful setting. It is close to Theodore Roosevelt national park. There are no hook up but sites spaced a good distance apart. Would stay here again

Debra M

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: Mandan

5

A nice quiet camp. Great hiking/biking opportunities right from campground. Amenities were just right. The host was great.

William C

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

5

Very nice campground with good hot showers.

Anita G

Verified

August 19, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

4

Concern with low hanging branches as we are 'tall'. The slope of the site was a bit steep. Beautiful views! Gorgeous area. The dump station was closed so that would be an issue for some. The bathhouses were clean. Great camp host!

James H

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 11, Loop: Mandan

5

Beautiful campsites with lots of tree cover and well maintained. Clean bathrooms and showers were a real treat. Grand view of the Prarie from the lookout above the campground.

Boyd S

Verified

June 14, 2024 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan

5

What's not to like about this little campground.$10 a night for a senior to camp with nice clean showers. It was well manicured with paved campsites. Most of them were very private. Yeah there's no electric but what do you expect for the price. Very shady and not far from Theodore Roosevelt national Park. Could use someone refill in the toilet paper a little more often though.

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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