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 jcvistait on 10/9/2024
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 ...
roadtrippers-sgeweh asked on 5/31/2024
If I’m van camping, how do I save where I’m camping should I go somewhere with the van?
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 265 people have reviewed this location.
“Breath taking views”
Reviewed 7/20/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | No number |
RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
We drove our 38ft class A into the area and used this campsite as a basecamp for our two day badlands adventure. We didn’t realize when we found this on Campendium that it overlooked the badlands. There are no bathrooms or trash dumpsters very primitive, however no trash was blowing around folks seem to do good cleaning up after ... more
We drove our 38ft class A into the area and used this campsite as a basecamp for our two day badlands adventure. We didn’t realize when we found this on Campendium that it overlooked the badlands.
There are no bathrooms or trash dumpsters very primitive, however no trash was blowing around folks seem to do good cleaning up after themselves. Nightly during our summer stay tent campers would come in during the evening and late afternoon and set up all around us, 10 feet from our rig. Then leave early next morning.
Maybe at other times of the year this site would be less inhabited.
Extremely windy as is the whole Dakota prairie lands.
Roberto Blanco would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Loved this area for camping!”
Reviewed 7/19/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | Along rim |
Last turn before entering Badlands from Wall. Look to your right and observe the no charge camp. You must be self contained no electric, water or bathrooms. The view is great and wildlife aplenty. Quiet lovely spot if storms come in the wind can really roar. 60 miles per hour one night while we were there and many lost awnings and sli... more
Last turn before entering Badlands from Wall. Look to your right and observe the no charge camp. You must be self contained no electric, water or bathrooms. The view is great and wildlife aplenty. Quiet lovely spot if storms come in the wind can really roar. 60 miles per hour one night while we were there and many lost awnings and slide outs. We would definitely stay again!
Diane would stay here again
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“Great”
Reviewed 7/19/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
We have camped here before but the views cannot be beat,big horned sheep and mt goats occasionally wonder by, words got out so semi crowded on the weekends, we will be back
Dick would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“What a view!!”
Reviewed 7/16/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We rolled into the wall location after about 10 hours of driving from Kansas. I was a little nervous as we were parking right at sunset. But there were plenty of open spots. We joked around with our kids that we were going to set up the stairs so that if they weren’t careful they fall off the edge! We got up really early the next morni... more
We rolled into the wall location after about 10 hours of driving from Kansas. I was a little nervous as we were parking right at sunset. But there were plenty of open spots. We joked around with our kids that we were going to set up the stairs so that if they weren’t careful they fall off the edge! We got up really early the next morning to watch a beautiful sunrise and enjoyed some time that day in the badlands hiking. We only stayed one night but would absolutely come back for a longer stay to enjoy those views again.
HS would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Amazing experience”
Reviewed 7/13/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
Finally experienced boondocking with the spectacular view. Amazing experience! Followed tips from others, turned on the 2nd entrance where the 2 antennas are. Turn right and found a spot. If you can't find a spot, there is a turn around and you can check more spaces on the other side. Gravel roads but not too bad. Spent 2 nights to... more
Finally experienced boondocking with the spectacular view. Amazing experience!
Followed tips from others, turned on the 2nd entrance where the 2 antennas are. Turn right and found a spot. If you can't find a spot, there is a turn around and you can check more spaces on the other side. Gravel roads but not too bad.
Spent 2 nights to check Badlands National Park, Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park area.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Windy but worth the stay”
Reviewed 7/3/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Very easy to find with GPS, Easyly excesable for car and RV could heat gen but we were tent camping
Sunflowergirl would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Breathtaking views”
Reviewed 7/1/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
This is boondocking at its finest. The roads in are a little rough and the sites aren’t very level, but it was nothing we couldn’t handle with a 33ft fifth wheel. The views are absolutely worth whatever you have to do to make it in here. You have fields on one side and an amazing drop off on the other that makes you feel like you ca... more
This is boondocking at its finest. The roads in are a little rough and the sites aren’t very level, but it was nothing we couldn’t handle with a 33ft fifth wheel. The views are absolutely worth whatever you have to do to make it in here.
You have fields on one side and an amazing drop off on the other that makes you feel like you can see forever. Cell service with Verizon was excellent. Everyone camped along the edge spaced out enough that you didn’t feel cramped. We would definitely stay here again.
Traveling Light would stay here again
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“Absolutely stunning. We'll be back. ”
Reviewed 7/1/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
On a 10-day RV trip from Michigan to Yellowstone and back, we stayed here one night. We wish we could have stayed multiple nights! What an absolutely amazing location. Lots of other campers but everybody was very respectful and the view is unparalleled. Make sure you get up early and see the sunrise! Finding the location is super eas... more
On a 10-day RV trip from Michigan to Yellowstone and back, we stayed here one night. We wish we could have stayed multiple nights! What an absolutely amazing location. Lots of other campers but everybody was very respectful and the view is unparalleled. Make sure you get up early and see the sunrise!
Finding the location is super easy. And there are plenty of spaces available.
RachelB would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great views.”
Reviewed 6/23/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
Pulled in late, after 4:00 pm. Not to many spots left but did get one with a fantastic view. Site was very unlevel. It took all the blocks I had to level it. I noticed that nearly every rig here was on blocks. We are in a 32’ class c with a toad and had no problem getting in. The road is a bit rough so jus go slow. We saw all sizes of ... more
Pulled in late, after 4:00 pm. Not to many spots left but did get one with a fantastic view. Site was very unlevel. It took all the blocks I had to level it. I noticed that nearly every rig here was on blocks. We are in a 32’ class c with a toad and had no problem getting in. The road is a bit rough so jus go slow. We saw all sizes of rigs in here from camper vans to large 5’rs and long TT’s.
The wind at night was strong but not enough to want to leave. It is hot. By 10:00 am the place was empty, so get here early for the best spots.
Glen-Pati would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Spectacular views! Near Pinnacle entrance of Badlands NP”
Reviewed 6/20/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
Stayed here 2 nights in mid-May, 2021. Located just a few miles from the north (Pinnacles) entrance into Badlands NP. Camp sites all along a decent dirt road that leads up to the top of the prairie. I camped at the top of the road just as it turned to the south towards the park. A bit of slant so recommend levelers. PROs: Beautiful vie... more
Stayed here 2 nights in mid-May, 2021. Located just a few miles from the north (Pinnacles) entrance into Badlands NP. Camp sites all along a decent dirt road that leads up to the top of the prairie. I camped at the top of the road just as it turned to the south towards the park. A bit of slant so recommend levelers. PROs: Beautiful view of both the prairie on one side and the Badlands on the other. Other campers were very well spread out. Quiet, far enough from the road to not hear the sparse traffic. Strong AT&T signal (I could see the cell tower from my camp spot!) Cons. Wide open to the elements! I woke up the first night to a classic, northern plains thunderstorm. The van was a rockin' and I don't mean in a good way. Thunderstorms in the area on the second night but did not pass through the camp site. Overall: Recommend, the proximity to the park, strong wireless signal for digital nomads, the beauty of the countryside and of course, the price of free make this a popular dispersed camping location.
Scott would stay here again
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