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Bowman Lions Park
23 min away
Burning Coal Vein Campground
26 min away
"Great access to the Columnar Junipers hike and bluffs for beautiful overlook of this part of the Little Missouri National Grassland."
"Fun little place to camp, and fun little hike to the Butte, or hop on the Maah Da Hey Trail and hike for miles."
"Fun little spot in the middle of the Great Plains of western North Dakota.
Just off Highway 85 at Amidon, ND. Population 25!
Great one nighter or a very quiet longer stay. Come prepared!"
"White Butte (tallest point in North Dakota) is a great hike super close. You can also get to Medora for TRNP or Regent for the Enchanted Highway in about an hour. Very centrally located."
$20 - $60 / night
"I visited this campground for 1 night while driving across North Dakota. It's super easy to access from I-94, but you feel like you're a million miles away from the interstate."
"Cottonwood Campground was a very welcome oasis in the prairies of North Dakota."
"It was easy to come from Medora, North Dakota to the site, but it appears that you only get an entrance and exit on the Medora side."
"The road in was fairly flat, and basically right off the highway. You can have the option of lots of privacy as well. Most of the sites are quite a distance away from each other."
$30 - $60 / night
"There's a picnic table, but it was very hot outside without shade. There's a great creek within walking distance that you can cool off in and let the dogs run around."
"Medora Campground boasts a prime location near Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the charming town of Medora."
"It was right next to an equestrian area, so some horses being trained and whinnying just next door."
"We had total privacy, a fire pit that you could see the bluff from, trees all around, and the only thing you heard were horses from the horse camp area."
"Areas to walk dogs, or yourself (lol). Surrounded by trees and farming. We bbq in the evening and sat outside enjoying the clean air. Lots of grass and trees."
"Surrounded by lush farmland. Best well water for drinking. About 1 mile on ebike ride to town. Town has 1 grocery store- nice! And also a neat museum. Would highly recommend."
"If you don’t need hookups, then the Lions Club campground is a great ( cheaper @ $12) alternative - also a free site a few miles past Butte View is an option - on Gascoyne Lake, dry camping
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"Wifi but not real strong unless you park close to the repeater."
$27 - $46 / night
"We stayed at Red Trail campground in Medora, ND in September 2021. This is a great little park right outside Theodore Roosevelt National park."
"Walking distance to downtown and very short drive to the national park! The site was kind of unlevel but the laundry machines were great!"
TravelerCampsites are marked, a bit crowded so get there early to get a desired spot. Overall views are stunning.
TravelerThis area is also known as Scoria Boondocking on Campendium. Workers came through on Aug 29th 2025 and put up site numbers. Indicated they were trying to get control of where people park. We were at the new #5 site with a 35' 5th wheel. Site is unlevel the further into the site you go but we were able to level pretty easily more towards where you enter the site. We were happy with our site location and views. You could hear road noise from I94 but it wasn't too bad. Also had a view of fireworks from the Medora music show each night around 9:35. Not sure how many sites they ended up marking further up the gravel road. There is no west bound reentry onto i94 from this exit (23). You have to go east bound back to exit 24 to go west again.
ScoutNice no frills campsite in a small town. Jason was a very gracious host! He met us when we arrived and gave us information about the site and the town. We stayed a week while sightseeing in the area. Highly recommend!
GuideBeautiful but confusing. I originally went to dispersed camping on the other side of the highway but it was completely full!
Despite the one negative review, I decided to scope out west river. There wasn’t a closure like they mentioned so I thought I was in the clear. But when I pulled into what I thought would be a spot, the road was deserving a 4WD. I went anyway and crossed paths with a couple of locals out there shooting. It didn’t scream safety.
Looking back, I’m sure it could be multi-use and fine to camp. Either way, I ended up the road car camping in what was essentially a turnout. I was awoken to the mooing of cows bright and early.
GuideThis is one of my favorite campsites to date. It’s totally dispersed camping, and there’s a lot of dirt road dust, however our site was super quiet and dark for beautiful stargazing. The other five star reviews are in my opinion legitimate. It was easy to come from Medora, North Dakota to the site, but it appears that you only get an entrance and exit on the Medora side. We almost went here for a second night, but got a first come first serve site inside the park for the next night.
GuideCottonwood Campground is a very nice flat campground with many sites. Some allow for pull through others for back ends. There’s also a nice tent space. The cost for a back and was only 20 bucks for the night which we thought was pretty good. There’s a picnic table and a charcoal grillavailable. There is no fire pit. I’m able to get some good signal with Starlink despite some of the trees. There are bison in the area, including one that was roaming in the campsite. It’s a beautiful park and a beautiful campground. There is water, but I have not yet found a dumping station at this site.
Scoutlarge sites, very helpful & friendly staff & volunteers Large large shade trees Convenient to town, walk or bike ride A really nice place
RangerStopped here for the showers! Nice campground. There is a bit of highway sounds, but not bad at all. WiFi is poor for AT&T.
GuideThe campground itself is fine. We have an off street back-in in the back 40 of the campground. no problem. Not a very good spot for me to walk my dogs in this spot but it is fine. The laundry looks useable and the bathroom/showers were fine. The water was hot. Not the parks fault, but having a pool would have been a plus. It is so hot right now in the middle of August, so this is one reason we are moving a day earlier. Definitely worth the convenience to the park and the Medora Musical.
Camping near Amidon, North Dakota, offers a unique experience with stunning landscapes and a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to explore the great outdoors, there's something for everyone.
Camping near Amidon, North Dakota, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Amidon, ND?
According to TheDyrt.com, Amidon, ND offers a wide range of camping options, with 41 campgrounds and RV parks near Amidon, ND and 5 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Amidon, ND?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Amidon, ND is Burning Coal Vein Campground with a 5-star rating from 5 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Amidon, ND?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Amidon, ND.
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