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Cabins at the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands provide overnight shelter with varying levels of amenities. Medora Campground offers cabin accommodations with electric hookups, with some units featuring loft spaces for additional sleeping capacity. Most cabins include standard amenities such as picnic tables, with access to shared facilities including showers, toilets, and drinking water. The Cabins of Amidon provides electric and water hookups in a more remote setting. One visitor remarked, "We stayed in one of the cabins, which had a really cool loft area the boys loved. Being able to walk down to the river and explore was neat."
Options range from tiny log cabins to spacious family-sized layouts. Most cabins in the region are reservable, with peak season running from May through September. Trappers RV Park offers cabin rentals with access to showers and toilets. Little Missouri National Grassland accommodations provide cabin options with picnic tables and nearby toilets. Pet policies vary by location, with Medora Campground and Cabins of Amidon both allowing pets at their cabin sites. Makoshika State Park Campground, though in neighboring Montana, offers additional cabin options within driving distance.
Most cabin accommodations include beds but require guests to bring their own linens, towels, and personal items. Cooking facilities vary significantly between locations. Several campgrounds feature on-site markets or camp stores for basic provisions. Medora Campground provides a camp store on the premises, while others require visitors to purchase supplies in nearby towns before arrival. Trash disposal is available at most cabin locations. During high fire risk periods, restrictions on outdoor cooking may apply. A camper noted, "We weren't even able to use our charcoal grill because of high fire risk in the area."
"Nice campground, good roads and pull through spots, wide enough to use picnic tables and have enough room for truck. Ample bathrooms and laundry room was great."
"We rolled up late in the day and they had plenty of tent sites available. Beautiful views and a nice path to sit next to the little Missouri! Fire pits are shared."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Stayed here while visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The location is great as the park entrance is just a few miles away, along with the gateway town of Medora."
"Very close to neighbors and site 7 is very hard to get level. We had to buy more leveling blocks. We're pro members and couldn't figure out how to get the pro discount. No tables or fire rings."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"Nice fair size camp, nice shop for necessities, decent shower, 43$ with electric,"
"The sights are level and easy to park. There are no restrooms or dumpsters on site. All the neighbors and campers were friendly. Wi fi worked great."
"This is a bone basic FULL HOOK UP (water, sewer, electric) campground with rock solid smoking fast T-Mobile 5G."
from $42 / night
Check Availability"There is no dump station at the park, nor in Glendive, so you have to drive to Miles City or Wibaux to dump. We found a Cenex in Miles City that had a good dump station and it was free."
"The campground is non-electric, so remember that if you like to run your AC when it is 100+! Luckily, a rain shower cooled it off for us. There were only a handful of people staying there."
from $28 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"We’d been staying in State parks the last few weeks, with deep toilets and showers that require quarters. Here we had flushable toilets, HOT showers with good pressure and free laundry!"
from $60 / night
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GuideGreat location to Roosevelt NP and town. Found park pretty much as stated in reviews. Restrooms and showers bit dated but clean. Lots were super narrow in several sections. One sections very open with no shade. Found my guess rude by walking through your lot. Was ok for a short stay.
GuidePros: convenient to TRNP, new presidential library, & town of Medora, good laundry facility & nice walking paths. Cons: sights were extremely close together, restrooms were clean, but could use some updating
GuideGreat campground, quiet! Nice shaded spots for tents, carcamping. Trees for hammocks!! Laundry facility with quick dryers. Has trolley to take you to activities... Steak on pitchforks! There is a train going by but it is almost not noticeable. Staff is friendly!
RangerSpending a couple nights while visiting TRNP. This campground is pretty large, with many different site types. Some shaded and some not. Some are rather close to each other. Ours had the sewer hookup inconveniently located so we had to park our trailer at an angle. Showers/bathrooms are old, but decent and clean. Would recommend for a couple nights stay, especially if you’re looking for FHU sites.
GuideJust a mere walk away from the lovely town of Medora and perfect driving distance from the National Park and the Presidential Library. Staff were kind and helpful throughout and the camp spot was great. Showers can feel like a sauna in the summer and you will need bring your own water for the tent sites otherwise perfect place to stay.
TravelerAbsolutely disgusted by our entire experience at this campground- BEWARE!! We rented one of the cabins for$700 for 2 nights- only to arrive to filth, grime and a dead mouse stuck to the kitchen floor- obviously had not been cleaned in AWHILE. We made multiple attempts to contact the host with zero response and then slept in our camper because the bedding was questionable at best. Do not stay here under any circumstances.
ScoutThis campground had huge, shady spaces under the cottonwood trees. I would not have liked the park if we had our RV due to little shade and tight spaces. Staff was very nice, a trolly can pick you up to go to town or to the amazing, new Rosevelt library, a must to see. Restrooms were clean but the showers had standing water.
ScoutWe originally had book our stay for a week here, but ended up leaving after 4 days. We were in the newer section of the facility and the spots were so close that if the camper next to us had their slides out we couldn't put the picnic table log ways between our rigs. Also there were no trees or shade in the new area, and the ground was just sand/dirt no grass or ground covering.
Also this was right before the presidential library opening (like 3 weeks before) and there was a bunch of construction going on from 6am-8pm right next to the campground. So we got to listen to heavy machinery go back and forth all day. I would expect it to be that way for the rest of 2026.
There is a short trail that goes along the river and a playground for kids. If your planning on visiting the National Park the entrance is a mile down the road.
Overall was not impressed with it overall for what I paid. It would be fine if you wanted to do a quick stay to see Theodore National Park or the musical.
TravelerA private campground with very little interaction with staff (ok with me).
If you are planning to visit Medora, ND be sure and check when things open! Not much going on until first park of June, but it was nice and calm!
At the campground we had
everything we needed. The views aren’t bad, but not like being in a more wilderness like campsite. The hill coming south out of Medora is steep, but paved and doable. Camp sites are mixed with cabins (set trailer houses with wood siding) and it could be a bit tight when busy. Had no problems, all went ok!
Cabin camping near Dakota Prairie National Grasslands offers varied accommodation options across multiple regional campgrounds. The landscape features dramatic badlands formations with steep buttes rising above the grasslands, creating distinct microclimates throughout the region. Summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 90°F while dropping below 60°F at night, making cabin options particularly appealing during extreme weather conditions.
Hiking at Makoshika State Park Campground: Just across the Montana border, this park features multiple hiking trails ranging from easy walks to moderate treks. "Several hiking trails, from short hike to longer trails. Some fairly easy and others are more moderate," notes Randy S., who found it to be "one of my favorite state parks."
Disc golf course: Makoshika State Park offers a complete disc golf course with installed baskets. "Super fun, nearly complete disc golf course with baskets," writes Tania W., who appreciated the "grassy [areas] with great views" near the course.
Explore White Butte: Near Cabins of Amidon, visitors can hike to North Dakota's highest point. "White Butte, the high point of ND is very close! A mile or so hike to the top!" shares Shari M., who discovered this geographic highlight during their stay.
Close access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Many cabin accommodations are situated near park entrances. Tori K. notes that at Medora Campground, "Campground close enough I was able to walk into the national park one morning." The proximity allows for easy daily park visits.
Clean bathroom facilities: Where available, shower facilities are highly valued. At Cabins of Amidon, one camper appreciated "Nice clean bathrooms and private showers with wonderful hot water," while another mentioned they "had flushable toilets, HOT showers with good pressure and free laundry!"
Recreation options for children: Amber W. found Medora Campground had "a city pool right on site that is heated, a dog park beautiful grounds with huge trees. Great playground," making it ideal for family cabin stays.
Seasonal operating dates: Most cabin facilities operate during limited seasons. Medora Campground runs from "May 18 to Sep 15," while other locations may have different operating periods.
Limited grocery availability: Plan to stock up before arrival at cabin accommodations. Beth B. cautions, "No grocery store, only small convenience store so make sure you stock up if you are staying for a few days."
Fire restrictions: During dry periods, outdoor cooking may be prohibited regardless of accommodation type. At The Crossings Campground, visitors should note there are "NO fires-allowed" according to site regulations.
Hookup locations: For cabins with utilities, confirm connection placement. Joe C. advises, "make sure you bring plenty of sewer hose if your RV is any size. The same goes for electric and water hose."
Cabin loft areas: Some cabins feature loft sleeping arrangements that appeal to children. Tori K. notes at Medora Campground, "I would compare this place to like a KOA or something of that sort," with cabin layouts designed for families.
Specialty accommodations: For unique experiences, Boots Campground offers cabin options alongside traditional camping. Though Ben H. notes, "The price per night was lower than other campgrounds," when evaluating cabin options.
Local activities: Families should budget time for town attractions. Amber W. recommends, "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)."
Level sites: When choosing between cabin or RV options, site leveling can be important. At Little Missouri National Grassland, standard amenities include "picnic-table" alongside cabin accommodations, though specific leveling information varies by site.
Temperature considerations: Summer heat makes climate-controlled cabins valuable. Michelle M. at The Crossings Campground notes even in non-cabin sites they found "rock solid smoking fast T-Mobile 5G" for weather monitoring, describing the area as "Clean, no problems at all."
Laundry facilities: Check which cabin locations offer laundry. At Medora Campground, Beth B. appreciated that the "laundry room was great. ATM and cash change machine in room, dryers are fantastic."
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