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Best RV Parks & Resorts near Grassy Butte, ND

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RV campgrounds near Grassy Butte provide several options for motorhome travelers. American RV Park offers 20 RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, though without fifty-amp service. Summit Campground, located in Grassy Butte, provides more primitive RV sites with picnic tables and toilet facilities but lacks hookups. White Buffalo RV Park in Watford City accommodates big rigs with fifty-amp electric hookups, water, sewer, and a sanitary dump station, operating from April through mid-October. Medora Campground, approximately 40 miles southwest, features full-service RV sites with fifty-amp electric, water, sewer, showers, and a dump station. "The sites are well spaced. There are vault toilets that would be barely adequate if the place where full. Potable water is available only by hand-pumping…not so great if you are trying to fill your fresh water tank," noted one camper about a nearby facility.

Between Grassy Butte and surrounding communities, RV site amenities vary significantly. Most parks have limited or no reservations systems, operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer weekends frequently reach capacity, particularly in parks near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Cell service is inconsistent throughout the region, with better coverage in towns than at more remote parks. Several campgrounds close during winter months, with most operating from May through September. Some parks have unusual water conditions – one reviewer mentioned high fluoride content at a nearby campground that was "safe to shower in" but not recommended for drinking or filling RV tanks. For RVs requiring dump services, options are limited with several parks lacking this amenity entirely.

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  • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Bison

    Cottonwood 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.

  • kelly N.
    Jun. 7, 2022

    Red Trail Campground

    Cute family run

    Cute family run campground. Pet friendly, close to town, nice little store and friendly! Each site has a grill and picnic table. Most sites gravel - our site was very level. Water pressure is good!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2019

    Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Convenient base to explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Two loops; the north loop is open year-round. The south loop is open mid-May through September. There are also walk-in sites and a group site, off the south loop. The campground fills up almost every day in the summer, even during the week. Odd-numbered sites are reservable while even number sites are first-come, first-served. We were not able to get into the site we had reserved (a nice pull-through with views of the bluffs and the river) because the people staying there the night before were having difficulty with their RV and not able to move it. We had been re-assigned to Site 38, a much larger site, but among the trees with no view. We were bummed but had no choice as the campground was full. We thought we might try to move the next day, but it turns out friends were able to join us, so our large site ended up being to our advantage. The pull-through in Site 38 was so large that it could have easily accommodated three large Class A motorhomes with room to spare! Large picnic table that was pushed up against the trees; we discovered the next afternoon that it was to take advantage of as much shade as possible. No fire ring; campfires are permitted in charcoal bbq grates or fully contained fire pans. Wood was not available to purchase at the campground; you must go to Medora(about five miles away) to purchase or you can collect dead and down firewood. Bathroom was clean enough with flush toilets but NO SOAP! No showers but we didn’t expect them in a National Park campground. Several very short trails in the park but the most popular Petrified Forest Trail is accessible from outside the park. Saw bison, prairie dogs, pronghorn antelope, wild horses.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Great Experience

    The National Park North Unit and Campground(CG) is easy to find off US-85. We showed our Access Passes to get into the park and then proceeded to mile marker 5, where the CG is located. We pulled up to the information and sign-in board for this first come, first serve CG at about 11:30 AM Mountain Time(interesting that when we got to the north unit area, our phones went back to central time, and after a quick Google search, we found out that the north unit runs on central time). A gentleman let us know that he had just pulled in and grabbed a campsite near the entrance/exit and that we’d probably only fit in site 8(this CG is all dry camping) as the perimeter campsites, both back-ins and pull-throughs, were too short for us. The other longer sites were already taken. We proceeded to pull through site 8, which is a long, quarter moon-shaped asphalt site. We maneuvered around to stay away from tree branches and stay on the pad. The picnic table and stand-up barbecue were on the driver’s side, but since the sites are nicely spaced out, this was not a problem. We then filled out our registration envelope, placed $14 cash(Access Pass discount) in the folder, put the tab on our post, and deposited the envelope in the registration area. We could have also written a check or used a credit card to pay. We got on and off 1 bar on Verizon. We did have a good shot north for Starlink. They have a vaulted toilet and flush toilet building along with potable water at the dump station. There are about a half dozen sites for longer rigs, such as 32, 42, and 43, 49, with 5 being the best site. We had our two dogs with us, and there was plenty of room to walk them around the CG. There was plenty of bison poop in the CG, but we didn't see any during our two-night stay. Watford City is 17 miles north and has your major amenities. We enjoyed using this CG as a base to explore the North Unit.

  • Bradley H.
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Camp On The Heart

    Nice park for a short stay

    $30.00 a night gets you full hook up and a nice place to park your rig. Nomad campers have a separate section apart from the long term campers. Short term have the best view of Heart River. My only complaint would be the very rough gravel entrance road. Just go slow and all will be fine!

    Medora, North Dakota, 40 minutes west, is Home to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Medora Musical Theatre. I highly recommend both and the Musical will renew your passion for our great country!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • T
    Mar. 31, 2022

    Sully Creek State Park — Sully Creek State Recreation Area

    One of our favorites of our trip

    We really enjoyed this campground. We had a back-in site that had a little bit of shade. There are 30/50 amp electricity, but no water/sewer. There is a dump station with potable water when you first pull in. The sites are really spread out and it was very quiet at night. There is a river adjacent to the campground and the Maah Daah Hey trail runs through the campground. The town of Medora is a 5 minute drive, but there isn't too much there. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a 5 minute drive as well and the main reason to come to this area.

  • Joe C.
    Aug. 3, 2021

    Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Like dispersed camping but with bathrooms

    Site was clean and well maintained. Campground offered pull through, pull off and back in Sites.

    Bathrooms were very clean and well maintained.

    Wildlife is everywhere. We were fortune to witness Bison walking through our site in the very early hours of the morning. Wild horses also visited the campground at some point.

    Rangers we not only friendly but very knowledgeable. They were great with kids in ever setting taking time to educate them with facts about the park and wildlife.

    We arrived before 3pm and were able to secure a first come first serve campsite.

    Not only being in the heart of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the town of Medora is a very family friendly place to explore.

  • Mary D.
    Jul. 16, 2020

    North Park Campground

    Quiet stay

    Campground is huge but feels quite cozy and friendly. Helpful office staff and they take you to your site. Close to everything in town and only 30 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Full hookups. Level sites. Laundry and bathhouse were clean and convenient. Would stay again.

  • Russell P.
    Aug. 12, 2022

    Dispersed Site - Grassland Boondocking

    Beautiful Hill Top Next to National Park

    Very Close to National Park access.

    A handful of spots on the top of the ridge. Big Rig friendly but spot the road before going to the top as there are not many spots to turn around up there. 

    Stayed here a few days and was accompanied by other travelers the whole time with plenty of distance between us. There are no real amenities for an hour plus outside of here. 

    Decent cell service for ATT & Verizion.

Guide to Grassy Butte

Summit Campground near Grassy Butte offers free camping with basic amenities in the Dakota prairie landscape. Located at 47.5400° N, 103.2417° W in the Little Missouri National Grassland, this campground provides access to the rugged badlands terrain at no cost to visitors. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables with canopies, and designated fire rings at most sites.

What to do

Hike nearby trails: Summit Campground serves as a trailhead for hiking routes through the grasslands. "Nice forest service campground with pit toilets. No fee, fire pits, picnic tables, only two of us here on a Sat night in August," noted camper Bob D. about the convenient access.

Visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park: The North Unit entrance is approximately 10 minutes from Summit Campground. "Easy walk to a great view of the badlands. The sign says it is $6 a night but there is no method to pay so it was free. 10 minutes from the gate to the North unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park," reports Nevin C.

Explore historic Medora: The town offers western-themed attractions just 40 miles southwest. A visitor at Medora Campground shared, "Medora is a small town, easy to bike or walk. No grocery store, only small convenience store so make sure you stock up if you are staying for a few days."

What campers like

Free camping options: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate the no-cost sites. "There are plenty of spots available with even ground and fire pits. Be aware of current fire conditions posted on the NPS billboard at the bathrooms. No amenities but a great place to stay for a few days for free. 14 day limit on camping," explains Brett D. about Summit Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The grasslands support diverse prairie species. At Medora Campground, a camper noted, "National park entrance South is next door and scenic trail drive is about 2 hours round trip (there is construction so one part of road is shut down...no loop...you have to turn around)."

Riverside sites: Some campgrounds offer water access. "Beautiful and short walk to the Little Missouri River. Very close to Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Nice size camping spots," reported a visitor at Medora Campground.

What you should know

Limited services in remote areas: Many rv parks near Grassy Butte, North Dakota operate with minimal facilities. At White Buffalo RV Park in Watford City, a camper warned, "The name is no longer White Buffalo. RD RV Park is not really setup for overnight campers. There are no showers, toilet or water. This facility is for long term guests that are fully self contained."

Road noise affects some sites: Highway proximity creates sound issues. "There is steady road noise from I-85. A fair amount of large trucks passing most of the time," reports Emma A. about Summit Campground.

Limited shade coverage: Many sites lack natural protection from sun. Medora Campground offers "Lots of different options available, RV, tent, cabin, wagon. Lots of sites here, some are shaded...others are full sun."

Tips for camping with families

Recreation facilities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. At American RV Park, Bruce S. found it to be a "Nice 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."

Swimming options: Public pools provide relief from summer heat. "This place has everything you need and more! Convenient location for exploring Medora. It has a city pool right on site that is heated, a dog park beautiful grounds with huge trees. Great playground," shared a visitor.

Educational opportunities: National park programs offer learning experiences. "The access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park is ideal as well as being able to explore the town of Medora! It was hot during the day but the campground had plenty of shade to provide a cool place to hangout," noted Brooke R.

Tips from RVers

Self-contained units recommended: Many rv parks in Grassy Butte area lack full hookups. "This is a pretty spot with 3 boondocking sights with picnic tables, 2 have canopies over them. Parking for hiking. One spot that is a loop turn around. I have a 2500 crew cab and 21' trailer parked without a problem. Could accommodate a little bigger trailer," explained a camper at Summit Campground.

Prepare for limited supplies: Stock up before arrival at remote sites. Medora has limited shopping, with one visitor noting it has only a "small convenience store" and recommending to "make sure you stock up if you are staying for a few days."

Cell service considerations: Coverage varies throughout the region. "Free camp spot with just a few sites and a vault toilet. Near the main road, so quite a bit of road noise and late arrivals/passersby. Okay cell service, but great with a booster," reported Meghan B.

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