Elkhorn Campground
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited services after Labor Day and before Memorial Day. Hand-pump well water available spring through fall only; no potable water in winter.
Wind Advisory issued January 17 at 1:52PM CST until January 18 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and central North Dakota. * WHEN...From midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 11:50AM CST until January 17 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Bismarck ND
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, the advisory will be allowed to expire at noon CST, with temperatures slowly warming this afternoon. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Western and central North Dakota. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight CST /11 PM MST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty northwest winds will also lead to patchy blowing snow.
About
Elkhorn Campground offers a remote camping experience in the breathtaking badlands of North Dakota's Little Missouri National Grassland, just north of Medora. The campground features 10 first-come, first-served sites with fire rings and picnic tables, positioned near the historic Elkhorn Ranch site where President Theodore Roosevelt once lived and worked in the 1880s. The scenic canyon setting provides stunning views of the unique badlands landscape. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the area's recreational opportunities. The Maah Daah Hey Trail, a premier multi-use trail system, has a trailhead located just half a mile east of the campground. The remote location requires visitors to be self-sufficient and follow pack-in, pack-out rules. Parking pads accommodate rigs up to 60 feet long, though there are no electrical hookups. The campground is accessible year-round via gravel roads, with limited services available outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season.
Directions
From Medora, go 13 miles west on I-94 to exit 10. Follow County Road 11 north for 9 miles, turn right onto 160th Ave SW/Westerheim Road for 5 miles, turn left onto Belle Lake Road for 12 miles, then right onto Elkhorn Ranch Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (701) 227-7800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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