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Buffalo Gap National Grassland SD
US Forest ServiceFree

Buffalo Gap National Grassland SD

Wall, South Dakota, South Dakota2,585 ft🗓 Apr–Oct
Home/Free Camping/Buffalo Gap National Grassland SD

About this site

Dispersed camping in Buffalo Gap National Grassland adjacent to Badlands NP. Prairie dog towns, black-footed ferret habitat.

Peak season temperatures

85°F
Avg high
60°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Bighorn SheepEastern Yellow-bellied RacerSix-lined RacerunnerEastern Bluebird

Activities

Wildlife ViewingPrairie Dog WatchingHikingStargazing

Amenities

Prairie AccessFire RingBadlands Nearby

Site types

TentCar CampRV

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Apr–Oct
Elevation
2,585 ft
Peak temps
60°–85°F
Rating
4 (18)
Coordinates
43.5734, -102.2412
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CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

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