Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping
Little Missouri National Grassland
Write a Review West River Rd. Medora, ND 58645 701-227-7800 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.9454, -103.5886
Overview of Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping
Please do not create new campsites, but utilize areas previously camped at.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Steven-Paula on 10/23/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet
Reported by LibbysOnTheLoose on 8/14/2017
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 2,591 ft / 789 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 701-227-7800
camper-831032 asked on 6/9/2023
Would it be safe to drive in late at night in a 4WD CRV? It wouldn't be towing anything.
Reviews of Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping 94 people have reviewed this location.
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“Wow!”
Reviewed 8/8/2022
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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This is an absolute dream Boondocking location! I counted eight established sites (some you could def fit more than one camper) however the very top two are pretty much for tent campers only as a RV would never make it up the hill! Directions were perfect, told us exactly where to turn right after about 2 miles in. If your a hauling a... more
This is an absolute dream Boondocking location! I counted eight established sites (some you could def fit more than one camper) however the very top two are pretty much for tent campers only as a RV would never make it up the hill! Directions were perfect, told us exactly where to turn right after about 2 miles in.
If your a hauling a camper and get to the site on the right that has a nice established rock fire ring and it’s full don’t go any further!
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Kozzy would stay here again
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“Beautiful grasslands”
Reviewed 8/8/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Beautiful site with views for miles all around. Easy road in. Smallish circle with room for maybe 3 rigs. In part of the national grasslands…beautiful prairie and rolling hills. Close to Medora and Teddy Roosevelt national park. No shade…great for solar.
Ms_behavin would stay here again
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“Beautiful And Quiet Setting”
Reviewed 7/30/2022
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Directions were accurate, dirt road is dusty, great setting, quiet.
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tbonner would stay here again
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“Awesome views, good cell signal for remote work”
Reviewed 7/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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We arrived here on a Tuesday evening and were pretty surprised to see so many other rigs! We made the mistake of driving all the way up the hill and it was almost impossible to get turned back around with our 18ft trailer. Once we figured that out, we found some space to park along the “loop” that others have described. Pros: the v... more
We arrived here on a Tuesday evening and were pretty surprised to see so many other rigs! We made the mistake of driving all the way up the hill and it was almost impossible to get turned back around with our 18ft trailer. Once we figured that out, we found some space to park along the “loop” that others have described.
Pros: the views, the space, proximity to Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, good cell signal for remote work.
Cons: No shade, windy, not all spots are right for building a fire.
NOTE- watch out for rattlesnakes. Our neighbor spotted one maybe 25 yards from where he was parked. We didn’t let our pups off leash after that!
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WorkinfortheWild would stay here again
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“Exotic camper configurations stay here.”
Reviewed 6/12/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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I’ve never seen the camping beasts that people pulled up in until now. Plenty of space for all.
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Theresa would stay here again
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“Wow”
Reviewed 5/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Really nice area, several spots with beautiful views. Gravel road’s pretty good, steep toward top. Barbed wire gate at top, two spots there just before gate, but limited access due to terrain, would be great for tent campers with high clearance vehicles. Could get muddy during heavy rains. But worth the view in good conditions. A ... more
Really nice area, several spots with beautiful views. Gravel road’s pretty good, steep toward top. Barbed wire gate at top, two spots there just before gate, but limited access due to terrain, would be great for tent campers with high clearance vehicles. Could get muddy during heavy rains. But worth the view in good conditions. A little noise from I-94 a few miles south.
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Plympat would stay here again
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“Ideal Boondocking”
Reviewed 2/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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We arrived here June 30, 2020. It is just a short drive off I-94 exit 23. Just off of the interstate is a good gravel road. We turned off this road onto a two track. Not too far up the two track there was a road to the left that went to a loop where RV parking is allowed. We turned on the road but there was no room left. But a gentlema... more
We arrived here June 30, 2020. It is just a short drive off I-94 exit 23. Just off of the interstate is a good gravel road. We turned off this road onto a two track. Not too far up the two track there was a road to the left that went to a loop where RV parking is allowed. We turned on the road but there was no room left. But a gentleman walked over from one of the RVs and pointed out the hill to the left. He said he had walked up there and it was pretty level at the top and that he thought we could get up there. I walked up to scope out a route and check out the spot. I agreed with our new friend. So I put the truck in four wheel drive and started up with our 38' 5th wheel. We got up to the top with ease and spent the next ten days. We could see for miles in every direction. There are no hookups, but with our Sure Call cell phone booster we got 5 bars of 4g LTE and were able to easily stream video. It didn't look like any one had parked in this spot before but it is well worth the little climb up the hill. It's just a few miles from the South Entrance of Theodor Roosevelt National Park and Medora, ND. We were there over the 4th of July and attended the parade which was a treat. We went to the Medora Musical and Pitchfork Steak Dinner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We explored all three units of the national park. If you are interested in boondocking this is a great spot.
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Larry would stay here again
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“This is what RVing is supposed to be ”
Reviewed 9/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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This camping spot is great. Just a short drive (under 4 miles)to Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit entrance. Views are spectacular. Easy to access. Campers spread themselves out so there’s about 100 yards to the next person. We made it to the site in a 25 ft rv pulling a car on a dolly. Gravel roads but the roads are well mai... more
This camping spot is great. Just a short drive (under 4 miles)to Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit entrance. Views are spectacular. Easy to access. Campers spread themselves out so there’s about 100 yards to the next person. We made it to the site in a 25 ft rv pulling a car on a dolly. Gravel roads but the roads are well maintained. No potholes, no washboarding. Follow the directions in the app and it will take you to the main camping areas. There’s a few nice places further up but I would advise walking up or in a small car. Once past the main area turn arounds might be difficult for larger vehicles. We took our Honda CRV up the hill and turned around but I don’t think we could have done it with the rv
No campfires due to conditions
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Crabby Couple would stay here again
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“Breathtaking”
Reviewed 9/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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This was a wonderful stay. We have a converted minivan and this was a perfect spot to enjoy the view. The road to the pit is well groomed and easy to drive for most vehicles. The views were spectacular. Would have stayed 2 nights, however there was a severe rainstorm and I was uncomfortable with being completely out in the open and the... more
This was a wonderful stay. We have a converted minivan and this was a perfect spot to enjoy the view. The road to the pit is well groomed and easy to drive for most vehicles. The views were spectacular. Would have stayed 2 nights, however there was a severe rainstorm and I was uncomfortable with being completely out in the open and the possibility of mud.
Stayed 8/19/2021
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Dora the Explorer would stay here again
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“Awesome view, quiet”
Reviewed 9/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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If you’re trying to stay around The Theodore Roosevelt NP South Unit, stay here. It’s close to the park, quiet at night, and there’s a lot of space here to distance yourself from other campers. There are two spots on the top of the hill so if you have a larger vehicle I’d recommend staying down but the main area. The views are great an... more
If you’re trying to stay around The Theodore Roosevelt NP South Unit, stay here. It’s close to the park, quiet at night, and there’s a lot of space here to distance yourself from other campers. There are two spots on the top of the hill so if you have a larger vehicle I’d recommend staying down but the main area. The views are great and there’s minimal light pollution at night for you avid star gazers. 11/10 would stay again
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Bill B would stay here again
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