Unspoiled vistas, brilliant night skies, and vast wildlife are waiting to be discovered at the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Uniquely laid out, the grasslands are actually individual areas dispersed throughout the state, so you can throw a dart at the map and choose! The antelope laden tallgrass prairie of the Sheyenne National Grassland is wildly different than the badlands of the Little Missouri Grasslands, but we guarantee the variety, scenery, and killer camping at each is reason enough to visit them all! Try the groovy Denbigh Experimental Forest, horseback riding in the Grand River National Grassland, or coyote spotting at sunset at Buffalo Gap. You seriously can’t have a bad time here, it’s impossible. The friendly rangers, down home feel, and stunning sunsets all over the Dakota Grasslands will leave you wondering what took you so l
Unspoiled vistas, brilliant night skies, and vast wildlife are waiting to be discovered at the Dakota Prairie Grasslands. Uniquely laid out, the grasslands are actually individual areas dispersed throughout the state, so you can throw a dart at the map and choose! The antelope laden tallgrass prairie of the Sheyenne National Grassland is wildly different than the badlands of the Little Missouri Grasslands, but we guarantee the variety, scenery, and killer camping at each is reason enough to visit them all! Try the groovy Denbigh Experimental Forest, horseback riding in the Grand River National Grassland, or coyote spotting at sunset at Buffalo Gap. You seriously can’t have a bad time here, it’s impossible. The friendly rangers, down home feel, and stunning sunsets all over the Dakota Grasslands will leave you wondering what took you so long to make it out to these one of a kind adventures.
If you wanna get your butt out to the beauty of the buttes as soon as possible, then Wannagan Campground is the perfect place to call home for the weekend! Pull-thru sites, restrooms, and water access during the summer months make livin’ easy for both tent and RV campers. And those meeting pals can access day use parking for a super start to a day Read more...
Grab your crew and camp amongst the cutest creatures in the park at Buffalo Gap Campground! Vivacious and totally adorable prairie dogs are located just a skip from your campsite and like them, you can enjoy scenic vistas of the Badlands, showers, restrooms, and plenty of space to spread out your gear. Paved roads lead to private spots and whether Read more...
Those looking to experience the thrills of Devil’s Pass or the Ice Caves can find quiet and comfy camping at nearby Magpie Campground. This smaller campground has plenty of room to roam, water during the summer months, and restrooms. All you need to bring is your tent, some tasty treats, and a serious sense of adventure!
You can head directly onto the Summit Trail from Summit Campground, though you might not make it past the hot dogs and relaxation at this small and peaceful campground. Choose from walk-in sites for a private party, or choose one of the larger sites with picnic shelters and plenty of space for your RV. Each site offers fire pits and restrooms, and Read more...
Peace and tranquility is the name of the game at Bennett Campground. Stowed away in a quiet area of the Grasslands, this fenced in campground offers spaces for tents, RV, restrooms, and water during the summer months. The Maah Daah Hey trail is just a few miles away for maximum adventure, or just throw up that tent, cook up some dinner, and revel Read more...
On the shores of the Little Missouri River sits the CCC campground, a classic camping throwback with plenty of modern amenities. If meeting new friends is your forte, you’ll find it easy to hop the start of the Maah Daah Hey Trail or the Summit Trail with new pals; three loops and a day parking area for the trails means this campground is buzzing Read more...
What more can you ask for in a campground then a good fire pit, nearby camping, and plenty of stars in the sky? Not much we think! You’ll find all these goodies along with restrooms and plenty of space to spread out at Elkhorn Campground. Just west of your tent you can explore a quiet scenic canyon, or take the quick jaunt to the Theodore Roosevel Read more...
Slather on some sunscreen and get yourself pumped for a day on the water when you call Sather Lake Campground your weekend home! Though there are no hook-ups, there’s plenty of spots for RVs and tents, fire pits, picnic shelters, and well. . . the killer views don’t hurt either. Primitive camp goers will find quiet spots along the east and west si Read more...
Camping at Hankinson Hills Campground is serious prairie livin’ you’re gonna love! Two loops offer plenty of options, one for tent and RV lovers, and the other for those coming with their trusty steeds to take on the Hankinson Hill Trail. All can meet in the middle at the first-come, first-serve picnic shelter, complete with giant fire pit and ben Read more...
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9 campgrounds in Dakota Prairie Grasslands
If you wanna get your butt out to the beauty of the buttes as soon as possible, then Wannagan Campground is the perfect place to call home for the weekend! Pull-thru sites, restrooms, and water access during the summer months make livin’ easy for both tent and RV campers. And those meeting pals can access day use parking for a super start to a day Read more...
Grab your crew and camp amongst the cutest creatures in the park at Buffalo Gap Campground! Vivacious and totally adorable prairie dogs are located just a skip from your campsite and like them, you can enjoy scenic vistas of the Badlands, showers, restrooms, and plenty of space to spread out your gear. Paved roads lead to private spots and whether Read more...
Those looking to experience the thrills of Devil’s Pass or the Ice Caves can find quiet and comfy camping at nearby Magpie Campground. This smaller campground has plenty of room to roam, water during the summer months, and restrooms. All you need to bring is your tent, some tasty treats, and a serious sense of adventure!
You can head directly onto the Summit Trail from Summit Campground, though you might not make it past the hot dogs and relaxation at this small and peaceful campground. Choose from walk-in sites for a private party, or choose one of the larger sites with picnic shelters and plenty of space for your RV. Each site offers fire pits and restrooms, and Read more...
Peace and tranquility is the name of the game at Bennett Campground. Stowed away in a quiet area of the Grasslands, this fenced in campground offers spaces for tents, RV, restrooms, and water during the summer months. The Maah Daah Hey trail is just a few miles away for maximum adventure, or just throw up that tent, cook up some dinner, and revel Read more...
On the shores of the Little Missouri River sits the CCC campground, a classic camping throwback with plenty of modern amenities. If meeting new friends is your forte, you’ll find it easy to hop the start of the Maah Daah Hey Trail or the Summit Trail with new pals; three loops and a day parking area for the trails means this campground is buzzing Read more...
What more can you ask for in a campground then a good fire pit, nearby camping, and plenty of stars in the sky? Not much we think! You’ll find all these goodies along with restrooms and plenty of space to spread out at Elkhorn Campground. Just west of your tent you can explore a quiet scenic canyon, or take the quick jaunt to the Theodore Roosevel Read more...
Slather on some sunscreen and get yourself pumped for a day on the water when you call Sather Lake Campground your weekend home! Though there are no hook-ups, there’s plenty of spots for RVs and tents, fire pits, picnic shelters, and well. . . the killer views don’t hurt either. Primitive camp goers will find quiet spots along the east and west si Read more...
Camping at Hankinson Hills Campground is serious prairie livin’ you’re gonna love! Two loops offer plenty of options, one for tent and RV lovers, and the other for those coming with their trusty steeds to take on the Hankinson Hill Trail. All can meet in the middle at the first-come, first-serve picnic shelter, complete with giant fire pit and ben Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?