Burning Coal Vein Campground, near Amidon, North Dakota, is a quiet spot that offers a laid-back camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. With well-spaced sites that provide a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

The campground features picnic tables and allows campfires, making it easy to enjoy evenings under the stars. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including a bathroom and a water pump, although it’s not suitable for filling RVs. One camper mentioned, “Nice, cheap, quiet and well spaced campground,” which sums up the vibe here nicely.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the area is a gateway to the Columnar Junipers hike and the scenic bluffs that overlook the Little Missouri National Grassland. The trails offer breathtaking views and a chance to immerse yourself in the local landscape. If you’re up for a little adventure, you can hop on the Maah Da Hey Trail for miles of hiking.

While the road leading in could use some work, most vehicles can navigate it without issue. So, if you’re looking for a peaceful retreat with access to beautiful hikes, Burning Coal Vein Campground is worth checking out.

Enjoy the scenic lookout from the Columnar Juniper area or the Ponderosa Pines just south and west of the campground.

Burning Coal Vein Campground

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Fun little place to camp, and fun little hike to the Butte, or hop on the Maah Da Hey Trail and hike for miles.

Burning Coal Vein

Nice, cheap, quiet and well spaced campground

Perfect

Lovely spot that is little visited but beautiful. The sites are in a protected shallow valley with good shade. They are fairly private. Great access to the Columnar Junipers hike and bluffs for beautiful overlook of this part of the Little Missouri National Grassland.

Remote, scenic site

We did not personally camp here but we cruised through on a motorcycle. The sites looked to be spaced out fairly well, many of them had a picnic table, there is a bathroom on site and also a water pump that did not seem accessible by vehicle, so I doubt you could fill an rv with it. The sign seemed to say $10 a night, pay with cash in an envelope. We passed a forest ranger coming out to check on the campground while we were there. The short road in was in need of a bit of repair, but most vehicles could get through it, just a bit of a rut from people getting stuck in mud. Rather narrow as well, could definitely only accommodate one way traffic as a time. 

Passed through, it looked good

No hookups - one vault toilet - picnic tables and fire rings at each site.  Boondocking only.  National Forest land - part of the Little Missouri River Grasslands.  Hiking from park.  Outstanding views - BIG lots - peaceful.  Love it!

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