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 camper-930018 on 5/21/2024
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 83 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 39 Users
Last reported 9/6/2023
Confirmed by 27 Users
Last reported 5/21/2024
Confirmed by 13 Users
Last reported 5/21/2024
“Best site thus far!”
Reviewed 5/21/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Plenty of sites, easy to get to, right outside of Theodore Roosevelt Park. We found petrified stumps all around! It kept us out of the wind and still had a wonderful view of the sunset! We were unable to see the Milky Way due to clouds but I hear it's breathtaking. The sites are spread out so you shouldn't have neighbors too close. The... more
Plenty of sites, easy to get to, right outside of Theodore Roosevelt Park. We found petrified stumps all around! It kept us out of the wind and still had a wonderful view of the sunset! We were unable to see the Milky Way due to clouds but I hear it's breathtaking. The sites are spread out so you shouldn't have neighbors too close. They fill up quick so arrive around 6 to be sure you get a spot.
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camper-930018 would stay here again
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“We lucked out and got the good spot!”
Reviewed 1/21/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | no numbers |
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The nice big flat area on the left side of the dirt road was available and worked perfect for our 2 trailers. There were other spots farther along the road, but they weren't as large or easily accessed. We missed the turnoff at first and had to go back to find it, but it wasn't too hard to find the spots people are using. Great loca... more
The nice big flat area on the left side of the dirt road was available and worked perfect for our 2 trailers. There were other spots farther along the road, but they weren't as large or easily accessed. We missed the turnoff at first and had to go back to find it, but it wasn't too hard to find the spots people are using. Great location for exploring Medora and Teddy Roosevelt National Park. If you bring your dog, make sure to use tick preventative!
Songbird would stay here again
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“Great view, kinda busy location but quiet at the same time ”
Reviewed 11/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Att great speed. Showed up in complete darkness and had to make our own spot. Most the grass was to tall to camp on keeping people from getting too close but still ended up criwed our last night.
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afuller507 would stay here again
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“not sure why someone put $1 this place if FREE. ”
Reviewed 9/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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that screws up campendium filters and take this out when you click the "always show free" button.. some people are not real ______!
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Gorgeous Scenery Free Campsite!”
Reviewed 9/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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It is 1 mile from the highway. Easy access! I came here very late. There was only one van next to me. The next morning when I looked at outside. It was shocked. Wow, so pretty. It was like heaven.
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camper-762202 would stay here again
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“Very scenic”
Reviewed 9/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 10' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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Arrived 9/4 and stayed 8 nights doing the touristy thing. Grabbed the spot on the left just after the posted cords. Yes there is some highway noise, but faint. Place fills up fast, and vehicles going down the road pick up a lot of dust. Especially if windy and blowing your way. I kept my teardrop windows closed most of the time. Scener... more
Arrived 9/4 and stayed 8 nights doing the touristy thing. Grabbed the spot on the left just after the posted cords. Yes there is some highway noise, but faint. Place fills up fast, and vehicles going down the road pick up a lot of dust. Especially if windy and blowing your way. I kept my teardrop windows closed most of the time. Scenery is awesome.
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tg2654 would stay here again
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“Great Free Site ”
Reviewed 9/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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The dirt road in is in good shape, maybe 2 miles off the freeway. The side road up the hill is fine, a few potholes. There are maybe 10 sites spread along this road. Most are accessible by any rig we easily took our 40 foot fifth wheel up there. They all fill up by late afternoon, even on a weekday. Beautiful views, but windy. Easy acc... more
The dirt road in is in good shape, maybe 2 miles off the freeway. The side road up the hill is fine, a few potholes. There are maybe 10 sites spread along this road. Most are accessible by any rig we easily took our 40 foot fifth wheel up there. They all fill up by late afternoon, even on a weekday. Beautiful views, but windy. Easy access to Medora and TRNP. 2 bars LTE of Verizon. Feels very remote but you can hear the freeway and the train.
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Jessica would stay here again
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“No Frills BLM Site”
Reviewed 7/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Travel Trailer) |
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Very easy access. Main road in only had slight wash board. Road to the site we chose which was actually where Campendium directions takes you did have some ruts. Very accessible in our 35’ TT pulled behind a long bed truck. Decent cell coverage and no trees so Starlink worked great. It was HOT but no one around so we were able to run o... more
Very easy access. Main road in only had slight wash board. Road to the site we chose which was actually where Campendium directions takes you did have some ruts. Very accessible in our 35’ TT pulled behind a long bed truck. Decent cell coverage and no trees so Starlink worked great. It was HOT but no one around so we were able to run our generator to run the A/C. Very easy access to the Medora Musical and TRNP
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I+E would stay here again
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“Awesome! But Windy!”
Reviewed 7/23/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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We camped here from July 12th through the 15th, 2023. If you watch the video the site we stayed at was at the 6:50 mark in the video. Super easy to get into and no issues with anyone or anything whatsoever. It would be nice if A. the campsites were maybe labeled, and B. if there was a sign saying how close you are getting to the end of... more
We camped here from July 12th through the 15th, 2023. If you watch the video the site we stayed at was at the 6:50 mark in the video. Super easy to get into and no issues with anyone or anything whatsoever. It would be nice if A. the campsites were maybe labeled, and B. if there was a sign saying how close you are getting to the end of the road. I would encourage everyone to watch the video posted above because when you get to the end of the road, you are at the END of the road and it can be a pain to get turned around. Our first morning there we were looking for a site and got to the very end and it was a little sketchy turning around in the dark, being unfamiliar with the terrain. We were driving the wife's Acadia with our small pull-behind trailer and were able to turn around but I would not have wanted to try it with anything bigger.
We camped at that site, which is almost big enough for two parties, and it was relatively level. A fire ring made of rocks was already there but you will need to supply your own firewood as there is hardly any in the area. It is windy however, one day we came back and our tent was flat but thankfully not damaged. One night it rained just a bit but the wind was enough to blow you away. Make sure you stake your tent, canopy, dog, children, mother in law to the ground so you don't lose them. Ok, maybe not the mother-in-law but you get the picture.
If you have a drone it is ok to fly it there since you are not in the park and there are some AMAZING photos and videos to be taken of the area. This site is super close to Medora which is a cute little town but they do not have much in the way of supplies aside from the one small gas station that we could see. So unless you want to drive back to Dickinson every time you need something at Walmart, plan accordingly.
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mnroadcampers would stay here again
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“Absolutes Beautiful!”
Reviewed 7/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Site Number: | none |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
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Couldn’t have picked a better spot. Came between 1 and 2 miles in on gravel road and took first gravel road to the right. Up on top… it’s a bit hazey due to Canadian Wild Fires, but still great! Traversed the gravel road in a Class C motorhome without a problem.
Colleen would stay here again
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