Nomad View Dispersed Camping
Buffalo Gap National Grassland
Write a Review Hwy 240 Wall, SD 57790 605-279-2126 308-432-0300 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.8931, -102.2385
Overview of Nomad View Dispersed Camping
Travel on designated roads only - these are indicated on the Grassland's MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map). You can get this map at the Wall District NFS office or on the official NFS website for free. Please read Dispersed Camping at Buffalo Gap National Grassland – What the Rangers Want You to Know.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-895870 on 5/8/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by West of Ordinary on 8/20/2022
Pad Type grass
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 2,985 ft / 909 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Nomad View Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 605-279-2126
JAMA Overland asked on 5/20/2020
Where is a good place nearby to fill up water tanks and dump waste? Any recommendations?
dedoug asked on 6/3/2020
Will my 16 ft travel trailer be safe there if I unhook her and go into Badlands NP? I will put a hitch lock on her.
SueT asked on 2/15/2020
Is there anything that might serve as a windbreak for a tent? Sites near rocks? A lone tree?
Wandering Pulse asked on 9/10/2019
I'm headed there in a few days (class C) and have read the reviews and studied the satellite map. I see one turn off ...
camper-843786 asked on 7/5/2023
What are the chances of getting a campground in early August?
camper-640390 asked on 3/30/2022
Does the roads have a lot of ruts? Our pull behind is fairly low? Also has this place ever been packed out where you ...
SparV Adventures asked on 2/7/2022
Considering staying here in mid April. Anyone have experiences traveling into area during this time? Concerned with m...
Jake the Snake asked on 8/2/2021
Is this campsite accessible to standard passenger vehicles? i.e. a Prius? I plan to scout the road when I reach the g...
Sbmiller asked on 6/16/2021
Should I worry about all the campsites at Nomad View being filled upon arrival?
PineTreesAreDope asked on 5/23/2021
Going this weekend with my hatchback set up. I have a few questions:
-can I dig a hole for pooping? What do you reco...
Joe the Computerguy asked on 5/22/2021
Where is the closest place to dispose of garbage?
PineTreesAreDope asked on 5/19/2021
Nearby bathroom recommendations for this place for non-RV campers?
ellie asked on 2/4/2021
Hey y'all! I'm from AZ so I don't know much about snow but am traveling back to college and need to pass through SD,...
MadMigs asked on 12/23/2020
Can I "Save" a spot at Nomad View? We will be driving a Class C with NO toad, can we save a spot as we go to explore...
Chris asked on 8/9/2020
Can I get here with a rear-wheel drive vehicle? I am taking a road trip across the west in my Hyundai Kona and wonder...
felt0134 asked on 7/16/2020
Would it be realistic to camp without a tent at this site (just sleeping pad and bag)? Or would that be foolish. Pass...
Natalie asked on 7/1/2020
What about Pop Ups? I will be there Friday night and just curious how they do with this much wind. I've been looking ...
Jauton asked on 6/14/2020
First time RVing. Will this area be crowded late September? Do RVs get cold at bight like cars or do they hold their ...
Reviews of Nomad View Dispersed Camping 250 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/28/2023
“Beautiful view”
Reviewed 5/17/2023
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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I loved this camping area, it was very beautiful as you can see in the photos people have shown. I had great at&t service and a nice space for myself even though there were quite a few people there. I will say, you should deffinetly go slow down the gravel road to get to the cliffs because mannn are those potholes big! It was also VERY... more
I loved this camping area, it was very beautiful as you can see in the photos people have shown. I had great at&t service and a nice space for myself even though there were quite a few people there. I will say, you should deffinetly go slow down the gravel road to get to the cliffs because mannn are those potholes big! It was also VERY windy at night which actually woke me up at 2am because i was scared my van was gonna somehow blow off the cliff lol. Anyways it was all worth it for the view, would totally stay again!
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camper-749132 would stay here again
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“Amazing Views But Check The Weather ”
Reviewed 5/13/2023
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It rained all night and morning. Was concerned that our van would not make it out. Only have rear wheel drive. Van would spin wheels in reverse. Lucky was able to drive out. Dirt road is pretty compact even with an inch of rain.
camper-800028 would stay here again
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“HOT ! ”
Reviewed 5/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Nomad View was one of my first Boondocking experiences, and did not go well at all. Only due to the HEAT! This was last year, in late June. I left Ellsworth AFB famcamp in the morning, and it was just under an hour's drive to Nomad View. So it was still on the cool side when I arrived and set up. By 5pm, it was miserable.. about 10... more
Nomad View was one of my first Boondocking experiences, and did not go well at all. Only due to the HEAT! This was last year, in late June. I left Ellsworth AFB famcamp in the morning, and it was just under an hour's drive to Nomad View. So it was still on the cool side when I arrived and set up. By 5pm, it was miserable.. about 101 degrees! Had a generator, but could not run the A/C due to high fuel consumption.
Did not sleep that night, left first thing in the morning and drove to Big Horn National Park with the High Elevations and 68 degree temps.
Nomad view was beautiful and would have been a great experience had the temps been livable! Thus the 5-Star review. Plan on going back soon.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Absolute Beauty”
Reviewed 5/10/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Beautiful boondocking place. Folks were quiet. I got in an a windy evening which made tent camping a challenge, but it was worth it.
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camper-816817 would stay here again
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“Great Spot To Visit Badlands NP”
Reviewed 5/5/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Stayed here for 2 nights, lucked out and the first day was not windy at all. Beautiful evening, temps were mid to high 70s. Ventured into Wall, checked out Wall Drug which was very touristy. Seemed like everything wasn’t quite open as still early season. You’re about 1 mile from entrance to Badlands NP. Road is has some pretty deep p... more
Stayed here for 2 nights, lucked out and the first day was not windy at all. Beautiful evening, temps were mid to high 70s. Ventured into Wall, checked out Wall Drug which was very touristy. Seemed like everything wasn’t quite open as still early season. You’re about 1 mile from entrance to Badlands NP.
Road is has some pretty deep potholes, just go slow. We watched the weather to make sure we wouldn’t be out during rain. Second day was very windy, which I imagine is the case most of the time. So windy you couldn’t be outside or have the windows open more than a crack. Would definitely come back, just be aware of the weather.
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camper-743153 would stay here again
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“Great location! Great Cell Service!”
Reviewed 4/18/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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I’m currently setup here in the middle of April and the weather is fair about a low of 42 and a high of 70. The road coming in wasn’t terrible but if the area gets rain while you’re here I can see it becoming somewhat of an issue. Luckily the road leading to the camping isn’t a long stretch nor a terrible “climb”. This is a perfect spo... more
I’m currently setup here in the middle of April and the weather is fair about a low of 42 and a high of 70. The road coming in wasn’t terrible but if the area gets rain while you’re here I can see it becoming somewhat of an issue. Luckily the road leading to the camping isn’t a long stretch nor a terrible “climb”. This is a perfect spot if you’re a digital nomad and use Starlink Roam as I’m getting an average of 130mbps download and 8mbps upload. Solid spot!
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Vincer13 would stay here again
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“Amazing Views, Quite, Very Windy”
Reviewed 4/14/2023
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Spent three days two nights here. Currently here in the car as I write this. Amazing time, my German Shepherd loved it which is most important to me but overall very windy. Definitely would stay here again
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camper-805786 would stay here again
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“Stunning views”
Reviewed 10/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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I can't really add anything to the other reviewers. We were at the south end and came in on the south road by the double towers. Good road, a couple of large potholes you have to slow for. First couple of days were beautiful then the winds arrived with a passing cold front. 35 or so steady with gusts over 50. As previously mention... more
I can't really add anything to the other reviewers. We were at the south end and came in on the south road by the double towers. Good road, a couple of large potholes you have to slow for. First couple of days were beautiful then the winds arrived with a passing cold front. 35 or so steady with gusts over 50. As previously mentioned, lots of room and there is a lot of daily turnover. No trees so great solar production and Starlink reception and speeds were fantastic.
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BurntFrog Life would stay here again
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“Unbelievable ”
Reviewed 9/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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An amazingly beautiful view of the Badlands!!! We enjoyed this place so much during our June trip to South Dakota, we stopped again on our way home!! Many other very friendly campers, but still plenty of room. We always meet the best people boondocking!!
Dave & Micki would stay here again
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“Awesome free camping”
Reviewed 9/22/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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6.5 mi. south of wall go left over cattle grate. There is no longer a gate. Nice views and breeze.
Stillroven would stay here again
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