This hidden gem offers primitive camping along the Little Missouri River with stunning badlands scenery all around. Sites are spread out across rolling prairie with cottonwoods along the water — feels more like dispersed camping than a traditional state park. Fire rings, vault toilets, and a hand pump for water. Peaceful as hell except when the river runs high.
Access via gravel road from Killdeer, about 20 miles north. Road can get muddy after rain. No reservations, just find a spot and settle in for $10 a night. Popular with hunters in fall, nearly empty otherwise.
Prairie camping on the Little Missouri
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Veterans Memorial Highway, North Dakota Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Killdeer, North Dakota |
| Miles from pavement | 20 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 25 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $10.00 / night |
| Reservation required | No |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |