3.8628 reviewsPrice
$6 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$6 - $10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
8 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Approximately 30 miles south of Medora, ND on Forest Highway Road 3 and one mile south of Forest Road 772.
Hikers and mountain bikers who want direct Maah Daah Hey access without national park crowds. The tree-carved sites offer real wind protection and privacy, summer nights drop into the 40s and 50s, and the stars alone justify the drive from Medora.
No potable water, no trash cans, no cell signal, and washboard gravel roads to get here. RVs over 30 feet won't fit most sites. If any of those are dealbreakers, this one's going to frustrate you before you even set up camp.
Reference information about Burning Coal Vein Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Enjoy the scenic lookout from the Columnar Juniper area or the Ponderosa Pines just south and west of the campground.</p><p> </p>
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Summer is the sweet spot. Daytime highs run 70s to 90s °F, nights drop into the 40s and 50s, and trails stay dry and accessible. Long daylight hours and low snow risk make it ideal for hiking and biking the Maah Daah Hey. Bring water, sun protection, and layers for wind. Crowds stay light compared to national parks. Winter turns the place into a quiet, snowy expanse, but access becomes trickier and temperatures harsh.
Summer is 'the sweet spot'—70s–90s days, dry trails, long daylight; many positive summer reviews.
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Burning Coal Vein Campground offers a range of basic amenities for campers, emphasizing rustic and scenic experiences. The campground has eight spacious campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.
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