Best Dispersed Camping near Wall, SD

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182 Reviews of 9 Wall Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Great Camping / Views

    This is a great dispersed site right next to The Badlands National Park. In October, there were only about 20 campers at most (lots of available space). The views from here are amazing, as well as sunrise and sunset. It can get quite windy. Very quiet!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Great Views

    This was an our first time dispersed camping so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. There were lots of campers (probably 20 other cars), but the views are unmatched. Waking up at dawn and watching the sunrise over the Badlands is breathtaking! Really easy access. We saw people with all size trailers parked. Lots of space to spread out. Not much for privacy, but with views like that, who cares!

  • stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Outside the Badlands/trip tip

    Loved the close proximity to the badlands literally just down the road from the scenic loop. Plenty of spaces this time of year had my pic. Only downside was the wind which died down in the evening. Stars were fantastic. Wall drug had free water. Oh and I came in from Mitchell SD from the east and skipped the highway and took HWY 248 which runs paralell but I had the road to myself for 2 hours what a peace scenic ride.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Oct. 4, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Can’t get better than free

    Great spot, lots of campers here, but still found a spot. Watch out for grumpy old coot who parks right where everyone drives in and then tells you to slow down coz it’s too dusty. Hey mate drive further in and there’s no traffic! Duh.

  • michael V.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 4, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Great views, easy to get to

    A lot of campers of all kinds as it is free and right outside the park but it’s easy to get to and views are amazing. Regardless of the amount of people there tons of area to set up so doubtful someone won’t get a spot.

  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful view from top of cliff, but windy

    We camped here on a Sunday night.  Lots of campers along a road which was about 6 miles long along the top of a cliff.  We thought we found a nice spot away from others, but two huge campers pulled in after dinner right next to us on the opposite side of the road.  Beautiful view of the badlands and we enjoyed watching the sunset from our site.  After we went to bed, the wind picked up big time and howled for several hours.  It was strong enough to shake the trailer.  It died down before midnight.  You can't really hike down into the badlands from the cliff so the only place to walk is along the top of the cliff past the other campers.  No services, but free.

  • Kelly V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Aug. 20, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Not just another brick in the wall

    Fabulous! Views and several spaces both on the edge of grassland dropping off into the badlands wall and farther back. At least 25 campers there last night. It was breathtaking. Do be prepared for I tense wi d; this is prairie with no trees to cut wind. Well worth a visit.

  • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 19, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    simply amazing views and a perfect ballance of sun and wind to keep it grea

    I camping here from 8/15 to 8/21.   Far, the weather has been amazing.  I moved spots about 3 days in.  The first spot was great except for Cell Service (t-mobile) that exact spot was a dead spot.  After moving south one spot about 60 feet, i went from 1-2mb/s to 40-60mb/s.  Roads are rough but do-able I am pulling a 29ft toyhauler with a Chevy silverado 1500.  I cecomend taking the north entrance or if taking the main (by Radio towers) then turn left when you get to the wall.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 7, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Super windy, not good for tents

    We have stayed here twice, it was easy to find and lots of available spots but it’s just on a cliff’s edge so there are TONS of strong gusts of winds, it caused our tent to cave in and I ended up sleeping in the car. There was a goat, that was cool, but otherwise I don’t recommend for tent camping (go to sage creek campground, also free)

  • Tyler C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap National Grassland
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Buffalo Gap National Grassland

    Amazing views

    What this spot has going for it is the amazing views. Stayed for 1 night and the wind was absolutely insane! Be prepared for that! We opted to car camp over pulling out the tent. Plenty of space to be spread out.

  • Elise V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 26, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Favorite Dispersed Campsite EVER!

    Gorgeous site! Very popular site with neighbors close by, but ours were very kind and friendly! We got lucky and didn’t have any problems with wind. Enjoyed the sunrise and sunset from this spot!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 24, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Loved my night here!

    I loved camping at this spot! It was easy to find, and even though there was a good amount of people there it was spaced out and I felt comfortable. There is zero privacy, so be prepared for that. If you’re in a tent also be prepared because it is extremely windy at night! Even my little teardrop was shaking. But the view is incredible and the sunrise was stunning.

  • Brianna R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Safe, Free Camping for Solo Travelers

    I stayed here for 2 nights as a solo female traveler. It is minutes from the Badlands entrance. There were a lot of people around (I stayed in early July) so I always felt safe even at nights. It's pretty open land so it was hard finding a private area to use the bathroom. I slept in a tent the first night, but it got really windy on night 2, so I just slept in the car. Overall, I highly recommend staying here as it is free and absolutely beautiful.

  • samuel C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 17, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Love it here!

    Great views here!! Any car and any size can make it ! Tons of spots and amazing proximity to the park. 100% would recommend. I have stayed here multiple times.

  • Molly W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Some BAD lands! 🔥

    I arrived solo with my kitty road companion, and ended up meeting so many other solo travelers. We moved together in the same area and somehow a few day trip turned into 11 days.

    Such a great place to camp. HOT AF though during the day when I was there. At night the WIND BE WIND’N.

    I’d definitely come back.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 15, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Absolutely stunning

    This area is so remote and quiet, stars everywhere and the wind is wild! We showed up super late in the evening on a weekend and had zero issues finding a spot. Closest gas station is 10 minutes away for anyone who needs a restroom nearby or a grocery store.

  • Olivia E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 10, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    A must stop

    If you’re visiting the Badlands you gotta stay here! Plenty of spots mid July, the road is long so just keep driving until you find one you like. The road is gravel and our old van did it no problem. The views are beautiful. Spots are somewhat spread out but you can still see everyone, so not a lot of privacy during the day if you gotta pee outside, but we made it work. There aren’t any bathrooms, but the town of Wall isn’t far up the road. Short drive to get into the Pinnacles entrance of the badlands. Service was good for both Verizon and T-mobile.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 8, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Beautiful, windy

    Absolutely incredible views. Not so much privacy, but people aren't on top of each other either. Road was fine going up.

    It was so, so incredibly windy! I thought my car was going to blow over, and there were a few people who moved a little further back in the middle of the night because of the wind. Excellent Verizon cell service.

  • Melissa C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 6, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Breathtaking Views

    We enjoyed two nights at the Badlands Boondocking Area. We stayed at the northernmost area of the camping and enjoyed the view down the entirety of the wall. The winds can get really high so don’t park too close to the edge. This was a great location for visiting Badlands National Park and going to Wall Drug.

  • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Jul. 2, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Rainbows Abound

    Pulling into this setting was like finding a slice of heaven. Never in a thousand years did I feel this would be such a tremendous location. The views are breathtaking and inspirational for onlookers and writers alike. I found a deep spiritual connection to our planet in this place. After a little rain, the sky broke into a double rainbow, casting beams of sunlight into the green grasses and Badlands beneath the cliffs edges. I will be back some day to fill my spirit again.



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