Within the Little Missouri National Grassland, Custer Snow Camp operates as a US Forest Service campground in North Dakota's expansive prairie landscape. The facility sits approximately 6 miles east of Sentinel Butte in the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands system. Campers exploring the region can find campgrounds near Little Missouri National Grassland for additional options. The grassland setting provides open terrain with minimal tree cover, typical of this northern Great Plains environment. Winter access may be limited due to snow conditions in this area.
Description
Custer's Snow Camp was named for a unexpected snowstorm that dropped 6 inches of white sloppy snow on May 3, 1876 delaying Custer and his men for two days.
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Location
Public CampgroundCuster Snow Camp is located in North Dakota
Coordinates
46.91650525 N
103.71331097 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Bismarck, ND
- 3 hrs 17 min from Minot, ND
- 3 hrs 48 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Rapid City, SD
