Dispersed Camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP

USFS land just outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park puts this dispersed site within earshot of I-94, less than a mile from the exit. Open sightlines in all directions make the badlands topography visible from camp. No developed amenities. Campers exploring campsites near Medora will find this a straightforward overnight stop. Buffalo Gap Campground (ND) sits about a mile northwest for those wanting a more established alternative.

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Map & DirectionsDispersed Camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP is located in North Dakota near Medora

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46.942533 N
103.6584172 W

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2026

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Close off I94 (minimal noise). We stopped at the first clearing - large and pretty level. Plenty of space to walk around and enjoy the scenery. FT remote working nomads and this place is perfect!

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  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP by Elle , September 29, 2026
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP by Elle , September 29, 2026
  • Review photo of Dispersed Camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP by Elle , September 29, 2026