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-693042 on 10/27/2024
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 266 people have reviewed this location.
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“Spectacular views! Near Pinnacle entrance of Badlands NP”
Reviewed 6/20/2021
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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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.
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Scott would stay here again
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“Unlike anywhere else!”
Reviewed 6/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This is a once in a lifetime camping experience! The view is amazing if you get a spot on the rim. Bring plenty of leveling blocks due to some of the uneven areas. Bring a full freshwater tank and an empty black and grey tanks. 1/2 a mile from Badlands National Park entrance. You will not be disappointed!
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Jawala81 would stay here again
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“The wind is REAL here”
Reviewed 6/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
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Stayed here for 12 days. Access is doable but go slow. Be careful if you enter the first entrance (closer to 90) after rain. Recently they (Forest Service) placed gravel on the areas closest to the antennas (The 2nd entrance) and it makes traveling the road better. The other entrance did not benefit from this gravel. My Focus scraped t... more
Stayed here for 12 days. Access is doable but go slow. Be careful if you enter the first entrance (closer to 90) after rain. Recently they (Forest Service) placed gravel on the areas closest to the antennas (The 2nd entrance) and it makes traveling the road better. The other entrance did not benefit from this gravel. My Focus scraped the bottom and damaged the mud cover for the underside of the engine. There are quite a few dips, ruts, unlevel areas on either entrance.
Lots and lots of places to camp here for sure. Was here over Memorial Day and it was quite crowded. Many would leave in the am and others would fill the spots soon thereafter.
We experienced quite a wide range of weather. Hot/Cold/Dry/Rainy/WINDY. Yes WINDY. 2 nights of 12 we had sustained winds in the 30 mph range with gusts over 60. There are no natural wind breaks there so your RV is experiencing the full force of that wind. The wind is real!
Badlands are a treat and one should ride through. There is another site by the far entrance to the Badlands too. The Homestead Prairie. A good walk through history. Of course, every one should visit Wall Drug. The donuts were pretty darn good. There was a nice little restaurant in town too - Red Rock Restaurant - the prime rib dip was awesome.
At&T had the better coverage and speeds here. Verizon was a tough go.
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Joe the Computerguy would stay here again
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“Boondocked for five days. ”
Reviewed 6/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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Beautiful campsite overlooking ravines like in Badlands NP. Only 1 mile from the park entrance. Very clean and must be because people are doing their duty. Plenty of space was here over a weekend and there was plenty of room. I was surprised how many people just come for a day given that I amused this as a base camp for anything with... more
Beautiful campsite overlooking ravines like in Badlands NP. Only 1 mile from the park entrance. Very clean and must be because people are doing their duty. Plenty of space was here over a weekend and there was plenty of room. I was surprised how many people just come for a day given that I amused this as a base camp for anything within 75 miles.
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David would stay here again
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“Fantastic views and plenty of space”
Reviewed 6/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Spent one night overlooking the Badlands. Was pretty windy and shook the van quite a bit due to a severe thunderstorm, but would definitely stay again. Lots of other campers but there was so much room, everyone was very spread out.
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InTheVanAgain would stay here again
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“Decent place”
Reviewed 6/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
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You cannot miss the place. South out of wall off of exit 110. Drive around 6 miles toward the national park. There are 2 easy to see roads in. Turn down one drive to the rim and set up. Few bumps on the road in but not bad. Plenty of maneuver room.
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Leon would stay here again
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“Excellent views”
Reviewed 6/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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View is terrific. Easy to find as well. Road coming in is rough with potholes. Lots of space to camp along the cliff, there were a lot of other rv's here. I think I was the only tent camper. There was not much wind the day we were here though, and it was fine. No toilets, electric or water. Just open spots to camp...I did ... more
View is terrific. Easy to find as well. Road coming in is rough with potholes. Lots of space to camp along the cliff, there were a lot of other rv's here. I think I was the only tent camper. There was not much wind the day we were here though, and it was fine.
No toilets, electric or water. Just open spots to camp...I did see a few people had fire rings built with stones.
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JKT would stay here again
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“Amazing views! Use the bathroom before you come ”
Reviewed 6/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The wall was awesome. We got there around 6pm on a Sunday night (holiday was Monday) and there were still loads of space available. Everyone was extremely respectful and was quiet by 9pm. If you’re planning on partying this probably isn’t your spot. There really isn’t anywhere to go to the bathroom in private so just be prepared for th... more
The wall was awesome. We got there around 6pm on a Sunday night (holiday was Monday) and there were still loads of space available. Everyone was extremely respectful and was quiet by 9pm. If you’re planning on partying this probably isn’t your spot. There really isn’t anywhere to go to the bathroom in private so just be prepared for that.
The wind for us was basically non existent. We had a bit of wind at night but nothing compared to what other reviews say.
awatts would stay here again
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“Awesome free area next to badlands entrance”
Reviewed 5/31/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | O |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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Awesome views! Stayed here memorial weekend, arrived on Wednesday plenty of prime rim sites, did get packed by weekend , but still quiet at night, got lucky after rain we’d night weekend was beautiful weather, wind was minimal most days. My rant is, WTF is wrong with people!? There were areas that had signs posted “no motor vehicles ... more
Awesome views! Stayed here memorial weekend, arrived on Wednesday plenty of prime rim sites, did get packed by weekend , but still quiet at night, got lucky after rain we’d night weekend was beautiful weather, wind was minimal most days.
My rant is,
WTF is wrong with people!? There were areas that had signs posted “no motor vehicles “ and several clowns ignored them,
Unless people play by the rules ,awesome areas like this are going to get shut down,
Humanity is killing this world!
I’m spent 🙄
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stowellka would stay here again
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“Every boondocker across the country was here....”
Reviewed 5/30/2021
| RV Length: | 34' (Class C) |
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I mean ya it's a pretty cool site, with some views of some flat land. It's close to the entrance of the Badlands. But other than that, I mean, like every boondocker across the country seemed to be here this weekend. It's a holiday weekend so that makes sense, but honestly we've never seen so many people in one spot before. Just know... more
I mean ya it's a pretty cool site, with some views of some flat land. It's close to the entrance of the Badlands. But other than that, I mean, like every boondocker across the country seemed to be here this weekend. It's a holiday weekend so that makes sense, but honestly we've never seen so many people in one spot before.
Just know that when you come here, you will have neighbors and no privacy, but you'll be close to the Badlands, so there's that!
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farfromordinary would stay here again
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