Best RV Parks & Resorts near Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
Several RV parks serve the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands region with varying amenities and accessibility. Medora Campground provides 30/50-amp electric hookups, water, and sewer connections on pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes. "Sites are CLOSE together. It looked like some RV awnings were touching the RV next door," noted one visitor, though the convenient location near Theodore Roosevelt National Park makes it popular despite tight spacing. Red Trail Campground offers full hookup sites with electric service and accommodates big rigs, while American RV Park features 50-amp service on level gravel pads. Trappers RV Park in Belfield maintains 25 sites with electric hookups but limited water access, situated approximately 20 miles east of Medora.
Throughout the region, dump stations are limited at more remote locations. Cottonwood Campground inside Theodore Roosevelt National Park lacks a dump station entirely, prompting many RVers to pay $5 at Medora Campground for this service. Cell coverage varies significantly between campgrounds—stronger near Interstate 94 and diminishing in more secluded locations. Most RV parks in the area operate seasonally, typically closing by mid-September to late October. The Crossings Campground accepts larger motorhomes and provides full hookups but requires extended utility hoses for proper connections. A review noted that "make sure you bring plenty of sewer hose if your RV is any size. The same goes for electric and water hose." Reservation requirements increase during summer months when Medora's seasonal attractions draw heavier tourism traffic.
