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ken k
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: Mandan
Camp host was fabulous. Beautiful campground.
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About Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.
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1, Loop: Mandan
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10, Loop: Mandan
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11, Loop: Mandan
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12, Loop: Mandan
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13, Loop: Mandan
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14, Loop: Mandan
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15, Loop: Mandan
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16, Loop: Mandan
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17, Loop: Mandan
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27, Loop: Hidatsa
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3, Loop: Mandan
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4, Loop: Mandan
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5, Loop: Mandan
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6, Loop: Mandan
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8, Loop: Mandan
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9, Loop: Mandan
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1, Loop: Mandan
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10, Loop: Mandan
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11, Loop: Mandan
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12, Loop: Mandan
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13, Loop: Mandan
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14, Loop: Mandan
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15, Loop: Mandan
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16, Loop: Mandan
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17, Loop: Mandan
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27, Loop: Hidatsa
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3, Loop: Mandan
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6, Loop: Mandan
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8, Loop: Mandan
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9, Loop: Mandan
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Reviews
127 reviews
Summary
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
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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Craig P
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan
Quiet, peaceful, and nice.
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Tracy B
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 Stayed at: 9, Loop: Mandan
Wonderful, quiet campground. Even had showers!
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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.
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Deborah T
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: Mandan
Nice
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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.
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Sue B
VerifiedDecember 30, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: Mandan
Beautiful location and an excellent host. This place is a hidden gem.
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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
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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.
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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
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Location & Directions for Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
99 23rd Ave W., Dickinson, ND 58601 United States
Elevation: 788 ft
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
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- 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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