Off a gravel road within Little Missouri National Grassland, Wannagan Campground provides basic facilities for tent and RV camping year-round. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in site, which also accommodates walk-in and hike-in campers. A water well supplies drinking water, and vault toilets serve the area.
The campground includes a short trail leading to an elevated viewpoint with a bench overlooking the surrounding grassland terrain. Fees run $6 per night on a cash or check basis with no change available. Recent visitors report finding the campsites near Little Missouri National Grassland completely empty during summer stays. Bring exact payment and prepare for primitive conditions in this remote setting.
Description
A great meeting area for the north end of the Buffalo Gap Trail. The switchbacks located on the Maah Daah Hey Trail offer a sweeping vista of the region, including a scenic view of many large buttes.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWannagan Campground is located in North Dakota near Medora
Directions
From the Sentinel Butte exit on I-94 go east three miles and then 14 miles northeast, on road #726 to the camp.
Coordinates
47.05518484 N
103.58785355 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/20/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/20/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/20/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 23 min from Bismarck, ND
- 3 hrs 42 min from Minot, ND
- 4 hrs 17 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 18 min from Rapid City, SD
