Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking

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Map & DirectionsBuffalo Gap national grassland boondocking is located in South Dakota near Wall

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Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

43.77737985640126 N
102.66869217690356 W

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    Last on 6/12/26
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    Verified by 3 users
    Last on 6/12/26
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    Good Coverage

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed May. 26, 2026

Buffalo gap grassland

10 miles of dirt road but it is well kept. Last mile is little rougher. Downside you are camping on plateau and others can be nearby. No marked sites. But view is worth it.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by john C., May 26, 2026
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2025

What a beautiful place to boon bock

This is a beautiful place to boondocks. You can back right up to the edge. The views are beautiful. You can drive down in the grassland all the way to indian creek but if it's wet I wouldn't advise to go down. Very slick where the rocks are not at. We found lots of pretty rocks petrified wood and agates. The neighbor Frank and his wife were so nice. He checks to see if there are bad people there lol. He said the west is still wild. The road in is no problem at all even if it wet. We did have some ATandT cel service. But down in the valley it was off and on. We were here for 5 nights. Loved this place!

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by Jack N., August 7, 2025
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by Jack N., August 7, 2025
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by Jack N., August 7, 2025
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Reviewed Jul. 2, 2025

Buffalo Gap national grasslands

43.7768206, -102.6685630 Beautiful overlook of the Cheyenne River on FS land. Gorgeous colorful landscape. Large turnaround with plenty of room. Take gravel roads (Indian Cr. Road) from small town of Scenic SD. Close to badlands.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by Lisa B., July 2, 2025
  • Review photo of Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking by Lisa B., July 2, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.