Buffalo River Campground

Star4.40
58 reviews
Buffalo River Campground

Quick Facts

984 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Buffalo River Campground
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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.40

Recommended

Based on 58 reviews

56 Google reviews

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"Campers consistently praise Buffalo River Campground for being very clean, quiet, and well maintained with excellent restrooms and shower facilities. Visitors like the shaded, roomy sites, nearby hiking trails and river access, and close proximity to Theodore Roosevelt National Park/Medora. A minority of reviewers note crowding of sites, occasional noise (trains) and seasonal/amenity issues."

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Campground Map

Buffalo River Campground

Buffalo River Campground

46.8656, -96.4696


Best Time to Camp at Buffalo River Campground

Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Summer offers prairie and river access plus praised facilities; swimming may be limited.

Best
Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.0 / 5

Prairie and quiet conditions likely make fall appealing; limited direct review data.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.5 / 5

Spring regrowth in prairie likely attractive; review coverage is limited.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
2.5 / 5

No winter details; Minnesota winters reduce typical camping appeal unless winter sports added.

Planning Tips

    About Buffalo River Campground

    Your outdoor fun doesn’t have to end when the sun goes down -- pitch a tent and spend the night! Attend evening naturalist activities, take a moonlit walk, or just sit around your campfire roasting marshmallows and telling stories.
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    Policies & Safety

    No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
    No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

    Weather at Buffalo River Campground

    Reviews

    4.4
    58 reviews
    Recommended
    Recommended
    Buffalo River Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
    Campers consistently praise Buffalo River Campground for being very clean, quiet, and well maintained with excellent restrooms and shower facilities. Visitors like the shaded, roomy sites, nearby hiking trails and river access, and close proximity to Theodore Roosevelt National Park/Medora. A minority of reviewers note crowding of sites, occasional noise (trains) and seasonal/amenity issues.
    Review Summaries
    Based on 58 reviews

    What Campers Love

    ["Very clean campground, often singled out as exceptionally tidy (restrooms, showers, and campsites).","Updated modern restroom/buildings with private shower rooms and plenty of hot water; some...
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    Based on 58 reviews

    Pro Tips & Recommendations

    ["Book sites online (all sites must be booked online per reviewers) and be prepared to pay a daily park pass in addition to site fees (reviewers mentioned a $7/day park pass).","If you have a large...
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    Last updated February 17, 2026
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