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free camping in the grasslands

Free dispersed camping along a grassland road outside Medora draws consistent traffic, even on weekdays, so arriving early matters. Several sites run along the road, with at least one positioned in a low valley that faces west for sunset views across open grass and sky. No facilities are listed, and the area is managed as dispersed camping, meaning no reservations and no fee. Campers comfortable with high-use dispersed sites and minimal infrastructure will find this a workable base.

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46.942013 N
103.57840520000002 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 Oct. 19, 2026

Change of Pace from the Mountains

I’ve been car camping around the US for several weeks now and typically find spots within national forests or BLM land where I can tuck away and have privacy, so I was nervous when the camping option around here was grassland. But damn is this place not stunning! I can see and hear my neighbors, but they’re at least 500ft away and I still feel like I’ve got the place to myself with the trees and bush separating us. I just go on the other side of my car to pee 😅 Spots are clearly numbered and really well maintained. There’s a fire pit, but I saw a sign posted saying “no fires”. I arrived right before sunset and so glad I did as it was truly beautiful. I drove up the hill always to ensure I had a good view of the surrounding scenery, and it’s a 360 stunner. This would be a great place for group camping! The lots seem to get farther apart as they number up.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by Juliana J., October 19, 2026
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by Juliana J., October 19, 2026
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by Juliana J., October 19, 2026
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Reviewed Sep. 22, 2026

Awesome

Here on Labor Day weekend and it was packed but still lots of space for everyone to share

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  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by Jenna B., September 22, 2026
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by Jenna B., September 22, 2026
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2026

Free camping in the grasslands

Several sites along this road. This one is in a bit of a valley with great views at sunset. This area is very busy even during the week

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  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by traveller 1., September 18, 2026
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by traveller 1., September 18, 2026
  • Review photo of free camping in the grasslands by traveller 1., September 18, 2026
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