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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“Beautiful views and easy access”
Reviewed 8/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This is a great place for camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP. Once you turn right off of River Rd and go up the first hill there is another road to your left with a large cul-de-sac for camping. If you keep going there are 4-5 other pull offs for camping with larger rigs on the right. There are a few smaller spots up the big hill bu... more
This is a great place for camping outside Theodore Roosevelt NP. Once you turn right off of River Rd and go up the first hill there is another road to your left with a large cul-de-sac for camping. If you keep going there are 4-5 other pull offs for camping with larger rigs on the right. There are a few smaller spots up the big hill but it isn't suggested for larger rigs, there's no room to turnaround.
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Kelso would stay here again
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“Loved it here”
Reviewed 8/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Quite, safe, close to town, and beautiful views.
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Wanderingwarrior would stay here again
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“Beautiful Skies”
Reviewed 8/12/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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So grateful to have read the review below about walking up the hill before pulling up a trailer. There is only one spot on top of the hill before the barbed wire fence that is the dead end for the disbursed camping area. Nothing bigger than a small all-in-one will make it up there because of a rut in the incline and there is no way to ... more
So grateful to have read the review below about walking up the hill before pulling up a trailer. There is only one spot on top of the hill before the barbed wire fence that is the dead end for the disbursed camping area. Nothing bigger than a small all-in-one will make it up there because of a rut in the incline and there is no way to turn around. This was a was a well-populated place mid-August and so peaceful and beautiful. Gorgeous sunset, amazing starry sky, stunning sunrise. Go for an evening stroll to the top of the gravel road for the view. If there’s not much wind you can hear the freeway noise, but it’s not bothersome even though we slept with the windows open.
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MarleeTravels would stay here again
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“Quiet with great views of the ND Badlands”
Reviewed 8/4/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Stayed here Aug 2 & 3. Very easy to find, gps took us directly to the area over good dirt and gravel roads. Once you turn right off W. River Rd you’ll drive up a hill, the camping area begins at the top of this hill. There is a beautiful view spot at the top of the next ridge but walk up first so you know where it is, if you past ... more
Stayed here Aug 2 & 3. Very easy to find, gps took us directly to the area over good dirt and gravel roads. Once you turn right off W. River Rd you’ll drive up a hill, the camping area begins at the top of this hill. There is a beautiful view spot at the top of the next ridge but walk up first so you know where it is, if you past the last spot the road is blocked by a wire gate with no place to turn a trailer around.
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Jerry would stay here again
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“Great Views”
Reviewed 7/21/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | O |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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Arrived on Wedensday 7/21/21. Very ez to find, used the gps and took us right there. The road is all gravel and pretty flat,as far as gravel goes. The first spot is a round dirt area, two large 5th wheels were taking that. Continue up the hill. Carefull only wide enough for one rv, and no place to move over. At the top of the first hil... more
Arrived on Wedensday 7/21/21. Very ez to find, used the gps and took us right there. The road is all gravel and pretty flat,as far as gravel goes. The first spot is a round dirt area, two large 5th wheels were taking that. Continue up the hill. Carefull only wide enough for one rv, and no place to move over. At the top of the first hill are several open grass spots. I fit fine in a 32' class C with a toad. 4 bars on Verizon with no booster.
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Glen-Pati would stay here again
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“Surprisingly Great Stay ”
Reviewed 7/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | NA |
| RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
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We recently stayed two nights with our 33 ft Fifth Wheel and I was pleasantly surprised ! I was nervous about boon docking in what looked to be a remote area (first time boon docking) but found this place to be very peaceful. There are many roads in this area that offer a wide variety of camping sites and it was quite busy (but not a... more
We recently stayed two nights with our 33 ft Fifth Wheel and I was pleasantly surprised ! I was nervous about boon docking in what looked to be a remote area (first time boon docking) but found this place to be very peaceful. There are many roads in this area that offer a wide variety of camping sites and it was quite busy (but not annoyingly so), The roads were easily passable with fresh gravel and the views and sunsets were fantastic !
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TeJoes Travels would stay here again
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“Great location for Theodore Roosevelt National Park”
Reviewed 7/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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One exit from park entrance, only nature sounds. If you have trailer and the grade goes above 10% you are going too far, there is only one site up there and there is a barb wire fence gate. We made the mistake and I had to open the fence to get turned around. Beautiful sites and great location, take advantage of evening winds to cool... more
One exit from park entrance, only nature sounds. If you have trailer and the grade goes above 10% you are going too far, there is only one site up there and there is a barb wire fence gate. We made the mistake and I had to open the fence to get turned around. Beautiful sites and great location, take advantage of evening winds to cool out your camper or tent.
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Squirrels!!! would stay here again
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“Great, beautiful, packed boondocking”
Reviewed 6/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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We got to the site 6.29.21 around 4pm and found almost every spot with an RV. The road in was easy and we did manage to find a spot at the very end, only because there's a massive dip to get in that my 4x4 Tahoe barely cleared but the view was 100% worth it. We tent camp so the spot was ideal, but 11 RVs and cars came by searching for ... more
We got to the site 6.29.21 around 4pm and found almost every spot with an RV. The road in was easy and we did manage to find a spot at the very end, only because there's a massive dip to get in that my 4x4 Tahoe barely cleared but the view was 100% worth it. We tent camp so the spot was ideal, but 11 RVs and cars came by searching for a spot and had to turn around at the private property fence by our site. I recommend getting hear early and either setting camp or marking the spot as taken with some items so you can enjoy Medora without the worry. The badlands carry noise from the highway really loud and far but it was no bother to us. My ATT had full bars but my daughters Verizon had shoddy signal
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Lone.Courier would stay here again
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“Lovely sunset ”
Reviewed 6/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We were unsure of where to go and read reviews looking for directions.. one said 2 miles off 94.. and that’s about what we had to go on. You take the west river road exit 23. About 1.5/2 miles down the newly graded dirt road. You will take the first right on the dirt road and it will take you to several camping spots. If you go over a ... more
We were unsure of where to go and read reviews looking for directions.. one said 2 miles off 94.. and that’s about what we had to go on. You take the west river road exit 23. About 1.5/2 miles down the newly graded dirt road. You will take the first right on the dirt road and it will take you to several camping spots. If you go over a cattle guard you have gone too far. Hope this helps! It has lovely sunset views and you can see for miles! There are countless spots to just pull off. We found a relatively flat spot. There were several other campers and tents around but everyone was pretty great and quiet!
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Schneivly would stay here again
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“Very nice place for free camping ”
Reviewed 6/22/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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Two miles from highway 94 exit-23, on the side of dirt road, find your own spot, we arrived on Friday afternoon, nobody there just us, some car/camper came later. Saturday there were more cars when we came back from the park, but we still found a spot. No table/ fire pit provided, just a place to park, and it is free. Good view.
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ingrid would stay here again
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