Buffalo River Campground
The campground is open for the season. Reservations are available up to 120 days in advance through the Minnesota State Parks reservation system. Some sites may be available first-come, first-served. Showers and dump station are seasonal amenities.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 14 at 9:40PM CDT until July 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 9:40PM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 11:07AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...East central, central, west central, southeast, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects. Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, may experience health effects. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very heavy smoke is expected across the Arrowhead today, as large wildfires continue to spread. Hot temperatures, when combined with the air pollution, will exacerbate health impacts. A frontal boundary will then spread heavy smoke further south this evening into Wednesday morning, as it moves across northern and central Minnesota. The onset of smoke will be rapid. This boundary eventually passes through the Twin Cities and into southeastern Minnesota on Wednesday or Wednesday evening, bringing heavy smoke even further south. Additional rounds of heavy smoke are possible from Thursday through Friday morning across the alert area.
About
Buffalo River State Park campground provides a comfortable base for exploring one of Minnesota's finest tallgrass prairie preserves. Located 14 miles east of Moorhead in Clay County, the campground occupies a shaded hardwood forest along the winding Buffalo River, offering a pleasant contrast to the open prairie landscape that surrounds it. The seasonal campground features drive-in sites suitable for tents and RVs, with many sites offering electric hookups. Modern amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, drinking water, and a dump station. Each campsite comes equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with grill for cooking. Beyond camping, the park offers swimming in the river, hiking trails through both prairie and forest habitats, and exceptional wildflower viewing from spring through fall. The adjacent Bluestem Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, managed by The Nature Conservancy, expands the protected tallgrass prairie to over 6,000 acres.
Directions
From Moorhead, drive 14 miles east on US Highway 10 to Glyndon. The park entrance is just south of Highway 10.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $24 - $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 78ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (888) 646-6367 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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