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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“A Week of Stunning Views and Glorious Night Skies”
Reviewed 1/27/2022
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Truck Camper) |
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I spent 7 days camping along the rim of this vastly beautiful location. Fair warning, the winds can be brutal, it is South Dakota after all and strong winds are just part of living here. The location was super easy to get to. From Wall, SD I drove south on 240, drive about 6 miles and turned left onto dirt road (43.8931,-102.2386) You... more
I spent 7 days camping along the rim of this vastly beautiful location. Fair warning, the winds can be brutal, it is South Dakota after all and strong winds are just part of living here. The location was super easy to get to. From Wall, SD I drove south on 240, drive about 6 miles and turned left onto dirt road (43.8931,-102.2386) You can see the tall towers. There is plenty of parking options with spectacular views. The morning sunrise is an event in itself, so have coffee ready and go sit outside and enjoy it. The sunsets are just amazing. The entry to this location is only about 1 mile from the entrance into Bad Lands National Park. Other areas of interest are of course Wall Drugs, the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site and the Prairie Homestead in Philip, SD.
After enjoying the sunset be sure to be amazed at nature's next show, The Night Sky, which is absolutely stunning. Be sure to arrive before late afternoon/early evening
Get Out And See America would stay here again
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“Great Free Dispersed Camping”
Reviewed 1/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here 2 nights, May 8th and 9th 2021. This was one of our planned must see stops on a cross country trip. We loved it! We were towing a single axle travel trailer. It had been raining when we arrived, but the road wasn't muddy at all. It was rough and you need to go slow, but gravel had been recently added to the holes in the ... more
We stayed here 2 nights, May 8th and 9th 2021. This was one of our planned must see stops on a cross country trip. We loved it! We were towing a single axle travel trailer. It had been raining when we arrived, but the road wasn't muddy at all. It was rough and you need to go slow, but gravel had been recently added to the holes in the road. Wasn't crowded at all. We could see several RVs scattered along the rim, but with large distances between them. We left our trailer and went into Wall for a burger at the famous Wall Drug. Delicious!
I had read reviews about the serious wind that can come up from the rim at times, with the recommendation to park facing the edge, not parallel to the rim. I did that, and if the wind ever got up during the night, I wasn't aware of it. We had a couple of rain showers pass by, but it never got muddy. It's very rocky. Got a great rainbow view from our front door!
There are no gates here anymore, they've been replaced with cattle guards.
I'll definitely stay here again if I'm ever on the same route!
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Virginian would stay here again
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“Spectacular view”
Reviewed 10/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 37' (Class A) |
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Great book docking spot even for big rigs. Wonderful view, feels remote yet so close to the town of Wall.
Recommended for off season - it’s busy here during peak season.
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Jan K would stay here again
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“Beautiful”
Reviewed 10/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Arrived at 1:30am, it's easy to miss the entrance but easy enough to find it. There are 2 entrances, the first one (closer to Wall), despite being lower elevation seems less muddy, upper one was more rutted and muddy. Windy first night, like REALLY windy, glad I wasn't trying to setup a tent. Other two nights were fantastic. I'm su... more
Arrived at 1:30am, it's easy to miss the entrance but easy enough to find it. There are 2 entrances, the first one (closer to Wall), despite being lower elevation seems less muddy, upper one was more rutted and muddy. Windy first night, like REALLY windy, glad I wasn't trying to setup a tent. Other two nights were fantastic. I'm sure this place gets a lot of people in the warmer months, because even in the colder months (mid-late Oct) there was 15-20 other campers in the middle of the week. Still, plenty of level spots to go around. Also, coyotes at night howling at the full moon, and mountain goats hung out the last night about 10 feet from my rig the whole night. If there was a decent amount of rain I get the feeling you'd want 4 wheel drive if you're not staying closer to the road.
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gjetson would stay here again
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“Great view, dangerous during inclement weather”
Reviewed 10/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Travel Trailer) |
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Planned to stay 4 nights or more but only stayed 2. Heavy rains then high winds (50 mph) forced us into Wall. Also too dangerous to tow on the highway.. It took 4 wheel drive just to get back to the highway. If rains and winds are forecasted during your stay, change plans.
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Bluebeard would stay here again
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“The most beautiful place to camp!”
Reviewed 10/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 24 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Great place, exceeded my expectations. Will go back again for sure. Very safe, able to leave your things out. We got there early in day, had a great spot, but if you come in late, just wait until morning and you'll be able to locate a great spot too. Wildlife viewing so exciting and so close to Badlands NP.
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carollucy would stay here again
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“Amazing Views, right next to Badlands NP”
Reviewed 10/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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This place was amazing! We got the perfect spot right on the ridge. The ride in was pretty bumpy in some areas with huge potholes, but all in all not bad. This is a very popular spot but we had no trouble finding an excellent location on a Saturday afternoon.
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L&K Full Time would stay here again
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“Great for a one night stop over”
Reviewed 9/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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I don’t know that I’d spend more than one day at a time here, but it was a cool experience. As our first time as Boondockers, we found this to be an easy place to set up and enjoy the views. Plan for the cooler temps at night if you’re there in early September. We didn’t realize how cool it would get at night and didn’t expect to ha... more
I don’t know that I’d spend more than one day at a time here, but it was a cool experience. As our first time as Boondockers, we found this to be an easy place to set up and enjoy the views. Plan for the cooler temps at night if you’re there in early September. We didn’t realize how cool it would get at night and didn’t expect to have to deal with colder weather then. For a one night stop, this was pretty ideal even though we got there late and didn’t get a spot right on the edge.
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Megan K would stay here again
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“What else is there to say...”
Reviewed 9/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | Northern Section |
| RV Length: | 41' (Class A) |
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What else is there to say... exactly what I expected from reviews. Only detractors are finding a spot with the crowd and wind. Did I mention it's windy.
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Richard would stay here again
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“Amazing!!”
Reviewed 9/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We stayed here the nights of August 6th and 7th with our 28-foot fifth wheel. Easy access into the campsites. There were plenty of spots available the night that we arrived (on a Friday night) but the second night (Saturday night) the spots were filling up fast. It was a quiet location with very friendly people nearby. The views are ne... more
We stayed here the nights of August 6th and 7th with our 28-foot fifth wheel. Easy access into the campsites. There were plenty of spots available the night that we arrived (on a Friday night) but the second night (Saturday night) the spots were filling up fast. It was a quiet location with very friendly people nearby. The views are never-ending!! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Here's a link to our timelapse of the drive from the road to our campsite.
https://youtu.be/j3J-VD8jaD8
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