Elkhorn Campground

About

Elkhorn Campground occupies a scenic canyon setting in the Little Missouri National Grassland of western North Dakota. The campground provides direct access to the Maah Daah Hey Trail and lies near the historic site of Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch, where the future president lived and ranched in the 1880s. The rugged badlands terrain offers dramatic views and excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife observation. The campground features 10 primitive campsites, each with a fire ring and picnic table. Parking pads accommodate vehicles up to 60 feet in length. Amenities include vault toilets with an accessible option and hand-pump well water available from spring through fall. There are no hookups, showers, or dump station. Campers must pack out all trash. Horses and pack animals are welcome but require certified weed-free feed. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. The campground operates year-round, though services are limited outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season. A 14-day consecutive stay limit applies. Firewood use and possession restrictions may be in effect due to fire danger.

Directions

From I-94 Exit 10 (Sentinel Butte), head north on County Road 11 for 9 miles. Turn right onto 160th Ave SW/Westerheim Road and continue 5 miles. Turn left onto Belle Lake Road for 12 miles, then right onto Elkhorn Ranch Road to the campground entrance.