Steer Pasture Overlook Dispersed Camping
Buffalo Gap National Grassland
Write a Review Hwy 240 Wall, SD 57790 605-279-2125 308-432-0300 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.919, -102.2384
Overview of Steer Pasture Overlook Dispersed Camping
Please close cattle gate upon entering and leaving area. You should stay on designated roads that are indicated on the Grassland's MVUM (Motor Vehicle Use Map) Map. You can get this map at the Wall District NFS office or on the official NFS website for free. 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-835735 on 10/5/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Judynick1 on 7/21/2023
Pad Type grass
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 2,887 ft / 879 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Steer Pasture Overlook Dispersed Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 605-279-2125
camper-741365 asked on 9/3/2022
Is it safe to unhook our truck camper and go into the park for the day? We will lock it of course. Just wondering how...
Colleen asked on 9/20/2022
With predicated wind gusts of 30mph and rain, would you camp here?
julie asked on 8/31/2021
Can you use a generator while boondocking at Steer Pasture Overlook? Thanks!
Reviews of Steer Pasture Overlook Dispersed Camping 65 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/11/2023
“Beautiful But Super Windy ”
Reviewed 10/5/2023
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This place is just stunning, though beware of the 30mph+ wind. I am in a rooftop tent and couldn’t sleep at all. It sounded as if I was being blown off the cliff. So beware tent campers or any big RVs. This place is really no joke. It’s nearly 2am now and I am praying the wind won’t get worse.
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Verizon 5G
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“What A Great Find !! Spectacular Sunrise and plenty of other campers to make it feel safe all night”
Reviewed 9/27/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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A beautiful camping area with spectacular view and sunrise.
Felt safe with all the other campers nearby.
Plenty of space in the end of September
Verizon 4G
Chuck would stay here again
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“View Extraordinary ”
Reviewed 8/3/2023
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Lots of room for any size rig. You can park where you like. Badlands can be viewed. Quiet and easy to get to.
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Maximus Memories would stay here again
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“Windy But Beautiful ”
Reviewed 7/28/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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We found a nice spot that was really level and not too close to the rim. Went into Wall to do laundry. Nice breeze when we got back and then the sky darkened. Lightning was pretty intense and the winds picked up. Our 30’ Nash was rocking side to side. Just as suddenly it stopped and the sun came out. Beautiful sunset. This is a very bu... more
We found a nice spot that was really level and not too close to the rim. Went into Wall to do laundry. Nice breeze when we got back and then the sky darkened. Lightning was pretty intense and the winds picked up. Our 30’ Nash was rocking side to side. Just as suddenly it stopped and the sun came out. Beautiful sunset. This is a very busy area.
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Verizon 5G
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“Beautiful views ”
Reviewed 7/21/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Easy to get to, lots of room for any size rigs. Beautiful views. Great boondocking spot.
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Judynick1 would stay here again
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“Wow!”
Reviewed 6/11/2023
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| RV Length: | 27' (Class C) |
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This dispersed area and the one compendium list as Nomad is really the same one, you just approach it from the North or the South but the road loops between. It's amazing that this dirt road is right on the edge of the Badlands looking into it. I was literally parked 10 ft from the cliff. Spent a week here which was longer than most. T... more
This dispersed area and the one compendium list as Nomad is really the same one, you just approach it from the North or the South but the road loops between. It's amazing that this dirt road is right on the edge of the Badlands looking into it. I was literally parked 10 ft from the cliff. Spent a week here which was longer than most. There were times when I could see probably 75 RVs with binoculars along the ridge. Then the heavy rains came and half left. Adequate dirt road. 5 miles from Wall and a few miles to park entrance. Probably will need to level unless you get lucky. Lots of places to park that would not require unhooking your toad. Saw NPS? Ranger drive through twice. True to it's name I had 40 views grazing at the cliff edge one day. Very entertaining
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Gary Kowal would stay here again
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“Epic As Always!”
Reviewed 9/14/2022
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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We missed Wall Drugs a few years ago because of the pandemic but stayed at this location anyway. This time we were able to visit Wall Drugs and agin spent several nights on the Wall. We love this spot mostly because of epic views, ease of finding a spot and the mountain goats! We weren’t privy to any epic storms this year as we were th... more
We missed Wall Drugs a few years ago because of the pandemic but stayed at this location anyway. This time we were able to visit Wall Drugs and agin spent several nights on the Wall. We love this spot mostly because of epic views, ease of finding a spot and the mountain goats! We weren’t privy to any epic storms this year as we were the last stay but we did get some epic sunsets and sunrises. This is a location that even if for only one night a person should visit. 7 miles form Wall Drug, a mile or so from Badlands National Park and access to several mothballed minuteman missile sites. Well worth the stop. The road in is ROUGH! Large potholes so beware! But worth the extra navigation needed to get in.
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Calla’Venture would stay here again
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“Windy, amazing views, get there early”
Reviewed 8/25/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This really is what boon docking is all about! There are quite a few sites but they fill up fast. We got there at 5:30pm on a Thursday and there were only a few left. The driveway is a big loop. My only complaint is the wind. We couldn't really be outside after 6:30pm because it was whipping around. The wind also made for noise w... more
This really is what boon docking is all about! There are quite a few sites but they fill up fast. We got there at 5:30pm on a Thursday and there were only a few left. The driveway is a big loop. My only complaint is the wind. We couldn't really be outside after 6:30pm because it was whipping around. The wind also made for noise while sleeping. Worth it all for the amazing views of the Badlands!
Update: I wrote this review as I was falling asleep...man we had a heck of a storm and didn't get any sleep. When we pulled out in the morning we saw that some people were stuck in mud due to the torrential downpour the night before. We had to floor our van and not lose any momentum to get out and not get stuck in mud.
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Verizon 5G
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“Fantastic view!”
Reviewed 8/15/2022
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed at the first official spot off the road! There was some traffic that was going in and out of the camping area regularly. But not too much. The view was fantastic!road in was gravel and seemed well maintained. Sheriff drives by every single day to monitor land use. There is a short steep hill just after the first two spots but... more
We stayed at the first official spot off the road! There was some traffic that was going in and out of the camping area regularly. But not too much. The view was fantastic!road in was gravel and seemed well maintained. Sheriff drives by every single day to monitor land use. There is a short steep hill just after the first two spots but saw fithwheels making it up. Best take it at a bit of a fast pace if you don't have a 4x4. You will need the momentum to make it up. May have bovine visitors as well as big horn sheep but all worth it! All reviews about the wind are true! Gusty all day and night!
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Verizon 4G
K&C Holland would stay here again
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“Little More Crowded Than I Like My Dispersed Camping BUT”
Reviewed 7/17/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Easy to find, amazing view on the edge of the badlands. Early arrival will help you get a better spot but we arrived at 7:30 and still got one!!
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julzz1313 would stay here again
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