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Medora Campground, near Medora, North Dakota, is a convenient spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors while being close to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. With a mix of tent sites, RV spots, and even cabins, it caters to a variety of camping styles, making it easy to find the right fit for your adventure.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including showers and restrooms, which visitors appreciate after a long day of exploring. Many campers have highlighted the friendly staff and the well-maintained grounds, creating a welcoming atmosphere. One visitor noted, “The price for all the amenities provided was excellent!”

You’ll find plenty to do nearby, from hiking in the national park to enjoying the local charm of Medora. The campground is just a short walk from town, where you can grab a coffee or check out the famous Medora musical and steak fondue dinner. Plus, there’s a community pool right at the campground, perfect for cooling off after a day in the sun.

While some sites can feel a bit tight, the beautiful scenery and the convenience of being close to both the park and town make Medora Campground a solid choice for your stay. Whether you're here for a quick stop or a longer getaway, you’ll find a friendly vibe and plenty of activities to keep you entertained.

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If you're looking for campgrounds in Medora, ND, consider Medora Campground. Conveniently located on the west side of Medora, the Medora Campground is the perfect place to set up your basecamp for adventure in the Badlands. You can choose between our hook-up spaces or our primitive camping area, whichever makes your Medora experience perfect. Facility amenities include: -150 campsites of varying sizes. -FREE Wi-Fi -Access to bathroom and shower facilities -RV waste station -Playground for the kids -And a new General Store with many of the provisions you might need -- plus a laundry facility to help clean up your gear after a day in the Badlands.

Fee Info

Improved Sites: 50 Amp Full Hookup (Water/Electric/Sewer) - $46.00 30 Amp Full Hookup (Water/Electric/Sewer) - $40.00 20 Amp Full Hookup (Water/Electric/Sewer) - $30.00

Primitive Sites: Tent - $24.00 Group Tent - $35.00

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Location

Medora Campground is located in North Dakota

Detail location of campground

Address

3370 Pool Dr
Medora, ND 58645

Coordinates

46.92166331083274 N
103.53106296400864 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Dec. 6, 2024

Gateway to Teddy Roosevelt NP

Medora Campground boasts a prime location near Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the charming town of Medora. With spacious sites along the Little Missouri River, it’s a tranquil spot with easy access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and the Medora Musical. Amenities are basic but sufficient, and the views of the surrounding badlands make it a picturesque choice for nature enthusiasts.

A little pricey for our taste, but the hook ups in the August heat were worth it.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Paulina B., December 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Paulina B., December 6, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2024

Best place to stay near NP & town

A tidy easy in and out campground right in town and next to the NP. Super easy to walk over to the np or into Thiel for coffee, breakfast, dinner. Feeling adventurous go check out the Medora musical and steak fondue dinner. Totally worth it. There’s a community pool right at the campground too. Bonus!

Site503
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jennifer H., July 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jennifer H., July 19, 2024
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jennifer H., July 19, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 18, 2024

Great Vibes for Price!

The price for all the amenities provided was excellent! There was plenty of room for our tent and cooking set up!

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.

Site103
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Brooke R., July 18, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2023

Walking distance to town

We did not stay here, but they allowed us to use their dump station for a $5 fee so we had the chance to take a look around. This is a great option if you cannot get a site inside the park or if you want hook ups. They have several different styles of sites from tent sites to full hook ups and cabins. Some sites were in the sun, but lots of sites had shade trees.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Shana D., July 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Shana D., July 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Shana D., July 5, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 11, 2022

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!

Site704
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jackie F., August 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jackie F., August 11, 2022
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jackie F., August 11, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Clean but tight

Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and laundry. Hot shower. Power and water. The sites are tight.

Site218
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2022

Clean and quiet

Large campground with plenty of open spots when we got there. Nice showers and bathrooms, saw two while looking for our spot. Even can fill up your propane if needed. Cute like yurt like tents shaped like covered wagons. Free WiFi. $30 for tent spot.

Site201
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by adelia , July 21, 2022
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  • Review photo of Medora Campground by adelia , July 21, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 16, 2022

Meh. Huge park, close together, okay amenities with no dog park

This is fine for a couple night's stay passing through. For the price ($60 per night) it seems like it should be better. Feels run down (except for the really nice office building), but is a large RV park that's packed. Kind of cool area close to a lot of things - probably hence the price.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2022

Nice and Huge

This campground has about 1000 spots - and is pretty quiet given how many folks you're right next to! It's pricey, showers look nice and clean, bath house building is pretty new. Nice playground. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Sites are pretty close together, but not on top of each other. Beautiful setting right next to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Near a neat town with lots of old west themed sites and activities. Most of the town and park are owned by the Medora Foundation. Looks like you can rent a cabin or a Calistoga Wagon to sleep in also. $60/nt for full hook ups.

Site1012
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Mimi , June 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Mimi , June 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Mimi , June 9, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2021

Nestled in the Canyon

Immediate access and walking distance to Theodore Roosevelt NP. Big open sites. Spacious. Camp store available. Had full hookups. Pretty views. We stayed early October so the buildings were closed. But we had full hookups.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Tracy O., October 19, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Tracy O., October 19, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Terrible

We camped here two nights to visit the park. It was awful. Too close together. Couldn’t even relax outside. I have to say it was the worst campground of our two month trip. Wished we would have stayed at Cottonwood. You can use the showers here. The town itself was mostly closed up, tacky gift shops. Blah. The National park was wonderful. Do not stay here.

Sitenot sure
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2021

Close quarters if you need electricity

Space is pretty tight here. We grabbed two sites, side by side. 305 and 306. We had a 3-person tent and a small pop-up camper. Not much room at all (see photo). There was basically enough room to share a picnic table and that was it. I will say the tent camping non-electric sites were bigger and grassier. But if you need power, you're stuck in a pull-through that offers very little privacy. Also, there is not enough room for both a tent and a vehicle, so we settled on parking the long way across the back and straddled the road.

The facilities were well maintained though. Check-in was a breeze. The staff were friendly. Super convenient location to everything - national park, musical, steak fry, downtown. All very nice.

Site305
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Chris , September 21, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021

Great location and cozy spots

Close spots just outside of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Some spots are very close, but have stunning views of the buttes behind and the Little Missouri River. Individual showers and a real desert feel.

Site207
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Hannah S., August 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Hannah S., August 14, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2021

Beautiful and peaceful

With mature trees near the Little Missouri River, this campground is quite lovely. Showers and utilities all available and we’ll located. The only drawback is my preference for space. The lots are small. Campers are lined up in rows which, even though efficient, don’t provide space for much activity. But who’s here for activity by the camper? Medora is a place to be explored and both the town and national park provide plenty to do.

Site204
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Jacob K., August 10, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 26, 2021

Good location

Clean campground close to TRNP and Medora. The pool was closed when we were there after Memorial Day in near 100 deg heat. Spots are CLOSE together. It looked like some RV awnings were touching the RV next door. They weren't but it looked that closed. The staff was awesome. Access to Little Missouri Scenic River but no one was swimming and we saw a rattlesnack on the little walk to the river.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2021

Love Medora

Great location! This campground isright next to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and across the street from The Medora Musical. Restrooms & showers are clean and the have a laundry. Sites are a little tight but there are many trees. There's a camp store and community pool available to campers.

Site313
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2021

Awesome, All the way around

This Location is a GEM right outside the gates of Teddy Roosevelt NP! The town of Medora is a small western town and you can ride the whole town by bike from the campground in under 2 Miles. Tons of things to do and see and the wildlife is Plentiful in the park! The campground has a trail right onto the little Missouri river and leads you right under the huge walls of the NP. The Hospitality at this park was unmatched, and the facilities were also very clean. Sites are a tad tight but no need to be at the site with so much to do around. Definitely will visit again if in the area!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Devon W., July 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Devon W., July 17, 2021
  • sunset bike ride from town to camp
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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2021

Nice camping very close to TRNP

Overall a nice campground...clean bathrooms and shower house on Little Missouri River, less than 5 minutes from South Unit entrance. Our only complaint is the closeness of the sites. Some are so close that awnings cannot be used We were lucky that we were in the back close to the river where there are some trees. Others at the front which mostly seemed to be larger units are out in the wide open gravel almost like a parking lot. Also be aware if you travel in summer there's likely a ban on any burning. We aren't even able to use our charcoal grill because of high fire risk in the area

Site317
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Aly S., July 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Aly S., July 13, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Aly S., July 13, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Good all around

No problems getting a spot or checked in, had a nice pull through, and all was fine. Only critique would be there was standing water in the showers but otherwise great.

Site202
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 29, 2021

Medora Campground - Close enough to bike into town!

We recently stayed at Medora Campground.  It was too early in the season to catch the Musical however we rode our bikes into town,  the local bike shop was great, and was able to fix my husband's bike!  The Campground itself is on the small side as far as sites go but they are pull-through which was convenient for our 2-night stay.  We were on a long trip and were happy to see laundry available on site, everything was in working order.   The bathroom was clean and the people we nice.   The location is right next to the entry into Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the visitor center.   If you like Mountain Biking  - Check out the Maah Daah Hey trail the is just outside the town of Medora.  I would recommend having someone drop you off at the trailhead.

Site513
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Melissa & Chris T., June 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Melissa & Chris T., June 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Melissa & Chris T., June 29, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 18, 2021

Easy access

Easy to find and close to many attractions. Quiet and comfortable sites for everything from class a to tents.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Joe K., June 18, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2021

Nice campground, small sites

We enjoyed Medora Campground! The sites were quite small but we spent the majority of our time in town, in the National park, or at the musical. There was construction, to expand the campground, while we were there so that was loud and noisy. Bathrooms and showers were clean.

Site318
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Good park

Great location right outside the park. Utilities all worked well. Beautiful walk down to the Little Missouri River. Train tracks nearby but they're not allowed to blow their horn through town, so all you hear is the low rumble as they go by, no big deal. Cons: sites are very close together, but that's pretty expected of a private FHU campground right outside a NP.

  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Chip K., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Chip K., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Chip K., September 29, 2020
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Great amenities, right next to TRNP

Great campground overall! Sites are a little close together (especially for RVs) and the tent sites are on uneven, rocky ground half the time. We went in mid September so the season was over and it wasn’t too crowded but I could see being frustrated by lack of privacy during peak season. You can hear the train at night, not a big deal for me but it’s relatively frequent and noisy. That being said the amenities are great - camp store, private showers, clean bathrooms, even a few tent sites with water and electric. It’s right in a scenic little cove and if you walk a bit there’s rocky beach access right on the Little Missouri River. It’s also walkable to TRNP which is fantastic.

  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Stefanie Z., September 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Stefanie Z., September 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Stefanie Z., September 18, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

At The South Entrance to Park

Overnight and enjoyed quick drive (one block) to entry of National Park. Good access, crowded, but had an easy site to access.. Nice fun downtown (2 blocks) Bike trail at entrance also!!

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

Lovely stop!

We stayed here for one night on a 3-week road trip, and our boys declared it their favorite campground we stayed at! We stayed in the 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. Bathrooms were clean. We had no complaints whatsoever here, and wished we could have stayed longer!

  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Denise  D., August 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Medora Campground by Denise  D., August 18, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2020

Ok campground

Close campsites. We only stayed one night going to the National park. Very small town, only one gas station that is also the small grocery store. Fun putt putt golf in town.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Medora Campground?

    Camping at Medora Campground can cost between $30.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Medora Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Medora Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Medora Campground?

    Medora Campground allows vehicles up to 60 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Medora Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Medora Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Medora Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Medora Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Medora Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.