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Medora Campground
Overview
Medora Campground serves as a premier basecamp for exploring the rugged beauty of the North Dakota Badlands. Situated right on the edge of the historic town of Medora, the park offers a blend of convenience and natural scenery. Guests can enjoy the rustling of cottonwood trees and the flow of the Little Missouri River while remaining within walking distance of local attractions. It is a well-established destination that captures the spirit of the American frontier.
Location & Surroundings
The park is uniquely positioned at the southern entrance of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, making it an ideal spot for wildlife viewing and scenic drives. The surrounding landscape is characterized by dramatic buttes and painted canyons that shift in color with the setting sun. Because it is located near the heart of Medora, travelers can easily transition from the quiet of their campsite to the wooden boardwalks and historic storefronts of the western-themed town center.
Amenities & Park Features
The facility provides a range of options including full hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service, as well as primitive areas for tent campers. Modern necessities are well-covered with clean restroom and shower facilities, a laundromat, and a well-stocked convenience store on-site. Families often appreciate the playground and the designated fire rings at each site, which allow for traditional evening campfires under the expansive North Dakota sky.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Visitors are just minutes away from the famous Medora Musical, a nightly outdoor variety show held in the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. History enthusiasts can explore the Chateau de Mores State Historic Site or take a short drive into the National Park to spot bison, wild horses, and prairie dogs. For those seeking active recreation, the Maah Daah Hey Trail offers world-class mountain biking and hiking opportunities just a short distance from the campground.
Who This Park Is Best For
This campground is an excellent choice for families and road-trippers who want to be in the center of the action without sacrificing the outdoor experience. It caters well to big rigs needing easy access as well as traditional campers looking for a scenic retreat. If you prioritize proximity to National Parks and historical landmarks, this park provides the perfect balance of accessibility and immersion in the North Dakota wilderness.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Lisa Burch
Campground is cramped. Your picnic table is parked on your neighbor's sewer hose. The campground is nothing but weeds and cockleburrs. Trying to take your dog out is a nightmare trying to avoid the worst patches of weeds. For what they charge per night, they should do better.
Cindy Welch
The location is great as it’s next to everything but the campground needs a little love. Maybe some gravel and some leveling and little less mud. Maybe some down lighting to replace the stadium lights that make you feel like you’re in an interrogation room, and some shade would be nice. We left to go to the amphitheater and got back after dark to find someone in our site even though we had a screen room and chairs. We knocked on the door and asked them to leave which they did but I wouldn’t leave any valuables when you go out. The place serves its purpose but they could do better.
Carey Wick
You're stacked in there like a deck of cards,u definitely want the newer side to the west the older part of the campground looked a little sketchy. Conveniently located near the south entrance oh teddy Roosevelt national park. Definitely better than red trail campground. Showers were pretty good,never had to wait for a shower and good hot water,no fire ring,just charcoal grill.
Karen Rosenberg
Location of this park is great, very close to town and close to the National Park. The campground needs a lot of work. Very dusty, they need to gravel the roads, sites are literally on top of one another! Hard to sit at your picnic table because you are right next to your neighbors sewer line! If they would just put a little money into the park it could be nice. Bathrooms are decent, nothing special. Thinking next time of boondocks in the NP, at least there your not right on top of each other
Dawn J
The Medora campground is in a very convenient location within walking distance of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park visitor center and the cute town of Medora. The campground has various camp sites for tents and both large and small RVs. The campground has full hookups, including electric, which is key in the warmer months. There is also a small camp store, laundry and two bath houses. The sites are tight with little space between them. However, we thought having the full hookups and the central location of the campground were a fair trade-off for the tight space. Additionally, we were gone most of each day since there is so much to do in the area that the small outdoor space by each site didn't really matter.