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    Little Missouri State Park Campground near Killdeer accommodates dogs and horses with designated pet areas throughout its camping loops. The park features electrical hookups, drinking water, showers, and toilets in a setting that balances prairie views with badlands hiking trails. Tent and RV camping options include sites with picnic tables and fire rings where pets must remain leashed. Killdeer City Park offers additional pet-friendly accommodations with electric hookups and shower facilities in a more developed setting. Both locations maintain clean facilities despite high pet traffic, though Little Missouri can become quite buggy due to its horse corrals. The trails at Little Missouri State Park are especially accommodating to pets, with many campers reporting they enjoyed up to 13 miles of hiking with their dogs.

    Summit Campground provides free pet-friendly camping with basic amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. Located just 10 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit, this campground serves as an excellent base for exploring dog-friendly trails in the park and surrounding National Grasslands. The CCC Campground in Dakota Prairie National Grasslands offers another excellent option with direct access to the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey trail system where dogs can join their owners. Both locations experience minimal crowding even during peak season, allowing pets plenty of space to exercise. Wildlife sightings are common in these areas, so keeping dogs leashed is essential for their safety around deer, prairie dogs, and occasional cattle that graze nearby. The vault toilets at these locations remain exceptionally clean, making them practical options for extended stays with pets.

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      1. Little Missouri State Park Campground

      4.0(7)12mi from Killdeer34 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This is a beautiful little park that features trail riding. Great hiking through the Badlands and views that can't be beat."

      "We were surrounded by miles of hiking in which we enjoyed about 13 miles of, but so much more we could’ve hiked!"

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      2. Killdeer City Park

      4.0(1)0mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents, Glamping

      3. Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

      4.6(32)31mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents

      "Especially against the terrain that surrounds it. The campground is low on amenities but high on scenery, and it is very clean. The hiking in the North unit is amazing. There is so much wildlife."

      "We showed our Access Passes to get into the park and then proceeded to mile marker 5, where the CG is located."

      from $30 / night

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      4. Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

      4.5(19)29mi from Killdeer25 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground offers beautiful panoramic views of the North Dakota Badlands. Additionally, you can access the Maah Daah Hey Trail and explore the Badlands from here."

      "Deer and prairie dogs."

      from $10 / night

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      5. Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

      4.6(72)47mi from Killdeer72 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Elk, deer, wild horses were common as well as hawks and prairie dogs.  "

      "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."

      from $20 - $60 / night

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      6. Dispersed Site - Grassland Boondocking

      4.8(66)49mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "It’s a little bumpy so take it slowly, but I had no problem and I drive a 2WD hatchback. A quick word of warning: rattlesnakes could be in the bushes!"

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      7. Summit Campground

      4.3(7)26mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents

      "This is a great free place to stay right outside the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt NP. There are 4 rv spots along with some tent camping opportunities."

      "The sites were well maintained and close to the entrance of the north unit of Teddy Roosevelt."

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      8. Grassy Butte Community Park

      4.3(3)23mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents

      "We explored the area - close to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit and National Grasslands. Lots of trees for shade."

      9. Medora Campground

      4.1(44)48mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Convenient location for exploring Medora. It has a city pool right on site that is heated, a dog park beautiful grounds with huge trees."

      "Our site was a pull in from one road, and the neighbors sites was a pull in from the parallel road, leaving us to share space - literally two picnic tables next to one another."

      from $30 - $60 / night

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      10. North Park Campground

      4.5(11)32mi from KilldeerRVs, Tents

      "The owner happened to still be there about to leave, and opened back up to check us in, and guided us to our site, giving us close access to the Laundry we were badly in need of."

      "We were able to stay hooked up to our truck to make the exit in the morning speedy."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Killdeer, ND

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

      Dispersed Site - Grassland Boondocking

      Spectacular

      This 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.

    • AThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 22, 2025

      Medora Campground

      Medora the Beautiful

      This is our first time staying at a public campground, so I was thinking, maybe it wouldn’t be that great… 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, It has a little store connected to the office that has little goodies that you might need for your stay. While in Medora, you must get a caramel roll from Country Cafe (I think that’s the name, cash only and right behind the Badlands motel) best caramel roll I have ever had in my life!

    • L
      May. 13, 2026

      Grassland Boondocking

      One night in boondocking

      Good view of the North Dakota badlands, campsites not too close together. Tent camped. Camping only in designated spots, around 10 sites. Big rigs can access.

    • Jackie F.
      Aug. 11, 2022

      Medora Campground

      Best Choice for the Area

      Tried to stay inside TRNP next door but learned quickly there weren’t any hookups. This place had some harsh reviews on Campendium app however we found it delightful. The biggest woe here is that the sites are extremely tight. Our site was a pull in from one road, and the neighbors sites was a pull in from the parallel road, leaving us to share space - literally two picnic tables next to one another. Other than that though, gorgeous scenery well maintained sidewalks that you can hike or bike right into town. A public dog park at the end of the street. And our section was brand new. The electric poles were new. The sewer hookup at our site seemed a bit big but we have an adapter. Overall would highly recommend if in Medora!

    • B
      May. 12, 2019

      Ccc Campground (Nd) — Dakota Prairie National Grasslands

      A Cheap Alternative

      A cheaper alternative to TRNP’s Juniper Campground. This campground offers beautiful panoramic views of the North Dakota Badlands. Additionally, you can access the Maah Daah Hey Trail and explore the Badlands from here. The campground is well kept and is typically pretty quiet. There are no showers, but there is toilets and accessible drinking water.

    • H
      Sep. 22, 2020

      Little Missouri State Park Campground

      Off the beaten path

      We stayed at this park because the Theodore Roosevelt Nat'l Park North Unit campgrounds were closed for renovations. I mistakenly thought this park was close to the park, but it is actually a 90 minute drive. We had a reservation for 2 nights but only stayed one and moved to the CCC Campground to be closer to the park. The only real sites with a view are those that back-up to the Little Missouri River. All others are just looking at a prairie. This is also primarily a campground for horse people, which we are not. You do need to pay the additional North Dakota State Park fee if camping here.

    • 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!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • D
      May. 23, 2021

      Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

      Where the buffalo roam

      Camped late April for 5 days, so it was offseason one pit toilet open one water spigot open in the campground.  There are two loops, the south look which is tenting and smaller sized trailer sites but it was not yet open while we were there,  The North Loop is mainly pull through sites and can handle larger sized RV's.  This is dry camping, there are no hookups.  You can experience some nice hiking and opportunities for wildlife viewing.  Buffalo were common visitors while having coffee in the morning.   Elk, deer, wild horses were common as well as hawks and prairie dogs.  Currently Western North Dakota is experiencing a drought, and being early in the season for the campground, it was dry and dusty but did not prevent us from hiking and exploring the park.  There is a convenience store in Medora ND right outside the park entrance that you can purchase basics but there was no grocery store.  Part of the scenic loop drive is closed due to road erosion but you can still travel most of it though its an out and back with turnarounds for larger vehicles. We would defiantly camp there again, but if you need the luxuries of an RV "park", you will not find that here.  The campground is well maintained and clean.

    • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 18, 2016

      Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

      Nice NP Campground Convenient to I-94

      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. Arriving at the Teddy Roosevelt NP main entrance late in the day, the booth was closed and the "Campground Full" sign was up. I decided to check for myself and I'm glad I did. They sometimes put the campground full site up when the ranger leaves for the night- always check for yourself.

      The campsites were basic- picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to some basic bathrooms. My site was grassy and easy for a tent. The campground didn't allow hammocks or anything attached to trees. The rangers were very friendly and actively patroling the campground. There were NP events at the campground each night.

      The cost for a site was $16 (and 20$ to enter the park if you don't have a pass). You cannot get change from the ranger and you cannot use a credit card to register. The closest place to get change, firewood, gas, etc. is Medora which is about 7 miles away. The convenience store there has anything you might want.

      There are lots of great hikes accessible in the park, but the park is not crowded like other National Parks, so be sure to get a trail map and directions for hiking as all trails are not well marked.

    Guide to Killdeer

    The northern North Dakota badlands surrounding Killdeer feature deeply eroded buttes and colorful scoria outcroppings at elevations between 1,800-2,500 feet. This region experiences temperature extremes with summer highs regularly exceeding 90°F and winter lows dropping below 0°F. Most campgrounds in the area have limited shade, making spring and fall more comfortable for tent camping.

    What to do

    Horseback riding trails: 13+ miles of designated trails wind through Little Missouri State Park's badlands terrain. The campground features multiple horse corrals and specialized equestrian camping loops. According to Glenda W., "This is a beautiful little park that features trail riding. Great hiking through the Badlands and views that can't be beat. Although this park is in the middle of the oil fields it does not interfere with the horseback riding, hiking, or other experiences."

    Wildlife viewing: Bison herds frequently appear in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, especially near Juniper Campground. Jillian C. notes, "Great little campground. Friendly hosts, clean, plenty of spots and didn't even fill up for the holiday weekend. Bison will definitely stroll through your sites if you're over by the field like we were."

    Maah Daah Hey Trail access: The 144-mile trail system is accessible from CCC Campground in the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands. Joseph N. explains, "One of my favorite car camping spots. Perfect gateway to the north unit of Teddy and has some good trails of its own. The sites are nicely spaced and well maintained. Peace quiet and coyotes at night."

    Badlands hiking: Trek across colorful scoria outcroppings on numerous trails. At Scoria Pit dispersed camping, one reviewer mentions, "We stayed 2 nights in July in this area and it was great! Close to the National Park which was why we stayed and we were able to use all the facilities at the Painted Canyon Visitor center for morning rituals."

    What campers like

    Affordable options: Free camping at Summit Campground provides basic amenities and proximity to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Brett D. confirms, "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."

    Clean facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain exceptional bathroom cleanliness despite high usage. In Medora Campground, one camper observed, "Large sites, very helpful & friendly staff & volunteers. Large large shade trees. Convenient to town, walk or bike ride. A really nice place."

    Uncrowded camping: Even during peak season, many campgrounds remain below capacity. At CCC Campground, Duncan G. reported, "This is a delightful place surrounded by wildlife. I was able to get really close to buffalo (safely from the truck). This campground is on the north side of the Little Missouri River across from the CCC Campground which I actually preferred even though it was more primitive."

    Stargazing: Minimal light pollution creates exceptional night sky viewing. At Scoria Pit dispersed camping area, Keegan R. mentions, "I went June 23rd, 2024. We got there near sunset and was able to find a spot after driving for a bit. Had a gorgeous sunset and it was very quiet."

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