Buffalo Gap Campground
Open year-round. Running water and showers are available mid-May to mid-October; limited services outside this period. A camp host is on-site Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Firewood use and possession restrictions are currently active.
Fire Weather Watch issued September 9 at 3:21AM CDT until September 10 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SOUTHWEST AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA... .Warm and breezy conditions are expected over western North Dakota on Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front. Temperatures are forecast to climb into the upper 80s, with afternoon humidities of 12 to 20 percent. Winds on Thursday afternoon are forecast to be westerly 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Due to the low humidity and breezy conditions with abundant dry vegetation, critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur Thursday afternoon into early Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of northwest and southwest North Dakota. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity from 12 and 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Buffalo Gap Campground sits in the heart of North Dakota's Dakota Prairie Grasslands, surrounded by colorful buttes and expansive grassland terrain. The campground offers 36 paved sites spread across two loops (Mandan and Hidatsa), each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Two comfort stations provide flush toilets and sinks, with three showers available from mid-May to mid-October. A vault toilet is also on site. Potable water is available from a hand pump. The area is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birders, with pronghorn, mule deer, and white-tailed deer frequently passing through camp. The Buffalo Gap Viewpoint Trail near the entrance offers a 600-foot hike up a steep scoria hill to an overlook with interpretive panels on the region's geologic history. A 1.3-mile spur trail connects the campground to the Buffalo Gap Trail, which in turn links to the renowned Maah Daah Hey Trail for extended hiking and mountain biking adventures. Theodore Roosevelt National Park's South Unit and the historic town of Medora are just six miles east, providing additional recreational opportunities and services. The campground is managed by the Medora Ranger District and operates year-round, though services are limited outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season when a camp host is present Thursday through Sunday.
Directions
Six miles west of Medora, ND on I-94 at exit 18, off Forest Road 726A in Golden Valley County.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (701) 227-7800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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