Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
Campground · North Dakota · 36 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Little Missouri National Grassland (NF) · Open Access
- 36
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 12
- Accessible sites
- 2,593 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.
Recreation
There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a day hike. You can also it to the Maah Daah Hey trail using the Buffalo Gap Trail for longer hikes.
Facilities
There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers.
Natural Features
Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months. Perfect for all year outdoor adventures.
Nearby Attractions
It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The facts
- Season: All year (limited services in winter) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 36 bookable sites
- 12 accessible sites
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: Hidatsa, Mandan
Site types
- 36 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
36 campsites at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 28 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 29 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 30 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 31 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 32 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 33 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 34 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 35 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 36 | Hidatsa | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 14 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 2 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | Paved | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 8 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 9 | Mandan | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
46.95498, -103.67371 · 46°57'17.9"N 103°40'25.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 32 | 44 | 56 | 67 | 77 | 86 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 42 | 31 |
| Low °F | 3 | 8 | 18 | 30 | 41 | 50 | 56 | 53 | 43 | 30 | 18 | 7 |
| Precip in | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
- Can you reserve a site at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)?
- Yes, Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) have?
- 36 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND).
- Does Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)?
- Campfires are allowed at Buffalo Gap Campground (ND). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site.
Restrictions:
- Stay limit of 14 consecutive days. Horses are not allowed in the campground.
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Contact
- Phone 701-227-7800
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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