## Overview

Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota.

## Recreation

There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a
day hike. You can also it to the Maah Daah Hey trail using the Buffalo Gap
Trail for longer hikes.

## Facilities

There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers.

## Natural Features

Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have
Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area
is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months.
Perfect for all year outdoor adventures.

## Nearby Attractions

It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore
Roosevelt National Park.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Buffalo Gap campground, located in the heart of western North Dakota. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>There is a trail near by that is called the Buffalo Gap Trail, perfect for a day hike. You can also it to the Maah Daah Hey trail using the Buffalo Gap Trail for longer hikes.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are two flush toilet building and a building with 3 showers. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Here you are surrounded by colorful buttes. During your stay you may have Prong horns, Mule deer and White tail deer come through your site. This area is good for birders and plant enthusiast during the sping and summer months. Perfect for all year outdoor adventures.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>It a short drive to the small town of Medora and enterance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. </p>

Trailhead to Buffalo Gap

The campground pavilion is an excellent spot for large groups to gather for fellowship.

Campground pavilion

This information kiosk outlines campground rules and highlights important information on the Buffalo Gap and Maah Daah Hey Trail.

An information kiosk welcomes visitors to the campground.

This campsite offers a paved parking pad, picnic table, and fire ring.

Campsite #1

Camper Enjoying a peaceful summer evening at Buffalo Gap Campground.

Camper

Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

### Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience...

  * **Fireworks** are not allowed on the Grasslands.
  * Winter brings snow and extreme temperatures. Be prepared for cold weather even as early as spring, or as late as fall!
  * When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean, free from trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your site.
  * Bag your trash and take it home with you. Help us keep our grasslands clean by "Packing It Out!"
  * Never leave your campfire unattended. When you leave, **put it out, dead out!** See **Forest Orders** for any current fire restrictions
  * Human waste can be a problem when recreating on the grasslands. Please see **Leave No Trace - Dispose of Waste Properly** for detailed instructions on handling this "delicate" situation.

### Sharing the trail with horses

“ _**What a Horse Sees!**_ ” – a short film illustrating safe ways of passing
horse and rider on the trail.

### Driving motorized vehicles on the Grasslands

#### Keep motor vehicles on designated routes and areas.

##### Off-Highway Vehicle:

  * Driving cross-country (off a road/trail) by motorized, wheeled vehicles without a permit is generally prohibited (except for limited administrative and emergency uses) on the national grasslands for any purpose. Off-road travel is restricted in order to protect grassland resources.
  * **Vehicles may ONLY travel on existing roads/trails**. The road/trail must be wider than the vehicle.
  * Motorized travel to a campsite is allowed within 300 feet of a road/trail. Off-road travel beyond 300 feet of a road/trail to access a favorite camp sport, hunting spot, deer stand, or for any other purpose is **prohibited**.
  * Snowmobiles are not included in the off-highway vehicle regulations. Contact your local USFS Ranger Station for specific snowmobiling rules.
  * To ensure your vehicle’s undercarriage and tires aren’t carrying weed seeds, wash your vehicle before and after traveling established roads/trails.

##### Designated Non-Motorized Areas:

  * Non-motorized restrictions are in effect for areas designated as Non-Motorized Areas on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands that prohibits any motorized use, including snowmobiles (except for limited administrative and emergency use). These areas are posted with signs and are marked on the grasslands maps that are available for purchase at each Ranger Station.

#### Contact your local USFS Ranger Station for more information

### Where do recreation fees go and how are they used?

Recreation fees support the Grasslands ability to continue providing high
levels of service to visitors at popular recreation sites. The Grasslands have
made major investments to several sites such as water system upgrades, road
improvements, new toilet buildings and accessible picnic tables, fire rings,
and pathways. Reasonable fees paid by users of these sites and services help
ensure that the Grasslands can continue maintaining and improving the sites
for future generations.

With your help, we can protect our natural resources for future generations.
Thank you!

<h3>Some tips to help you enjoy your recreation experience...</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Fireworks</strong> are not allowed on the Grasslands.</li>
	<li>Winter brings snow and extreme temperatures. Be prepared for cold weather even as early as spring, or as late as fall!</li>
	<li>When camping or picnicking, please keep your site clean, free from trash and food. Otherwise animals and insects are attracted to your site.</li>
	<li>Bag your trash and take it home with you. Help us keep our grasslands clean by "Packing It Out!"</li>
	<li>Never leave your campfire unattended. When you leave, <strong>put it out, dead out!</strong> See <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/coconino/landmanagement/?cid=stelprdb5331631&width=full" rel="nofollow"><strong>Forest Orders</strong></a> for any current fire restrictions</li>
	<li>Human waste can be a problem when recreating on the grasslands. Please see <a href="http://lnt.org/learn/principle-3" rel="nofollow"><strong>Leave No Trace - Dispose of Waste Properly</strong></a> for detailed instructions on handling this "delicate" situation.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Sharing the trail with horses</h3>

<p>“<em><a href="https://www.trailmeister.com/what-a-horse-sees/?cat=5" rel="nofollow"><strong>What a Horse Sees!</strong></a></em>” – a short film illustrating safe ways of passing horse and rider on the trail.</p>

<h3>Driving motorized vehicles on the Grasslands</h3>

<h4>Keep motor vehicles on designated routes and areas.</h4>

<h5>Off-Highway Vehicle:</h5>

<ul>
	<li>Driving cross-country (off a road/trail) by motorized, wheeled vehicles without a permit is generally prohibited (except for limited administrative and emergency uses) on the national grasslands for any purpose. Off-road travel is restricted in order to protect grassland resources.</li>
	<li><strong>Vehicles may ONLY travel on existing roads/trails</strong>. The road/trail must be wider than the vehicle.</li>
	<li>Motorized travel to a campsite is allowed within 300 feet of a road/trail. Off-road travel beyond 300 feet of a road/trail to access a favorite camp sport, hunting spot, deer stand, or for any other purpose is <strong>prohibited</strong>.</li>
	<li>Snowmobiles are not included in the off-highway vehicle regulations. Contact your local USFS Ranger Station for specific snowmobiling rules.</li>
	<li>To ensure your vehicle’s undercarriage and tires aren’t carrying weed seeds, wash your vehicle before and after traveling established roads/trails.</li>
</ul>

<h5>Designated Non-Motorized Areas:</h5>

<ul>
	<li>Non-motorized restrictions are in effect for areas designated as Non-Motorized Areas on the Dakota Prairie Grasslands that prohibits any motorized use, including snowmobiles (except for limited administrative and emergency use). These areas are posted with signs and are marked on the grasslands maps that are available for purchase at each Ranger Station.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Contact your local USFS Ranger Station for more information</h4>

<h3>Where do recreation fees go and how are they used?</h3>

<p>Recreation fees support the Grasslands ability to continue providing high levels of service to visitors at popular recreation sites.  The Grasslands have made major investments to several sites such as water system upgrades, road improvements, new toilet buildings and accessible picnic tables, fire rings, and pathways.  Reasonable fees paid by users of these sites and services help ensure that the Grasslands can continue maintaining and improving the sites for future generations.  </p>

<p>With your help, we can protect our natural resources for future generations. Thank you!</p>

Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

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