Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd)

Dakota Prairie National Grasslands — hiking

Location: Dickinson, ND, ND

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (77 reviews)

Season: May through October

Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota. There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers. Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buffalo-gap-campground-nd to be notified when sites open up.

Buffalo Gap Campground offers access to the scenic Buffalo Gap Trail and connections to the Maah Daah Hey trail system, surrounded by colorful buttes in western North Dakota. The campground provides basic amenities including flush toilets and showers at an affordable $20/night rate.

Wildlife alert: Prairie Rattlesnake, Plains Hognose Snake, and Bullsnake present in the area. Pronghorns, Mule Deer, and White-tailed Deer may pass through campsites.

Insider tips for Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd): Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Buffalo Gap Trail connects to Maah Daah Hey trail for extended hiking options Two flush toilet buildings and one shower building serve all 36 sites

Skip Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger facilities - only 36 tent sites total.

Best time to visit Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Campground (Nd) (Medora, ND), Roundup Group Horse Camp (MEDORA, ND), Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd) (WATFORD CITY, ND), Juniper Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND).