There was nothing available in Medora and we intended to boondock around the TRNP but with temps reaching closer to 100, we needed electric for air. Had tickets for the 5:30 Medora Musicsl and thought we would park, then drive back into town for the show but after 1 mile on severe washboard gravel road, we gave up on going back on that...moreThere was nothing available in Medora and we intended to boondock around the TRNP but with temps reaching closer to 100, we needed electric for air. Had tickets for the 5:30 Medora Musicsl and thought we would park, then drive back into town for the show but after 1 mile on severe washboard gravel road, we gave up on going back on that road 3 more times! There is no shade here and yes, the scenery is wild and remote with accompanying flies. But we have electric! Bar was open but restaurant is not. Sites are close together but no one is here, yet burly man came around in a pick up and informed us we parked the wrong way!

This place is off the beaten path, quite literally. Only 15 minutes west of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you take an exit off the highway then drive over a mile down a dirt road to reach the ranch. Careful at night though, as the cows are free range in this area. We almost hit one coming back late from the park.A really unique l...moreThis place is off the beaten path, quite literally. Only 15 minutes west of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you take an exit off the highway then drive over a mile down a dirt road to reach the ranch. Careful at night though, as the cows are free range in this area. We almost hit one coming back late from the park.A really unique location. The hotel portion is styled like an old west town. Behind the restaurant is a gorgeous view of the Badlands with a communal fire pit. Wishing we could have used it when we stayed. You have to go into the restaurant to check in, which wasn’t clearly marked. All the staff sounded like they were from another country. In fact, all over Medora, the town outside Theodore Roosevelt NP, you saw that. No information was given as to what service were offered, where they were located, or when they even happened. We had to figure it out on our own over the trip or ask around. The campground portions left much to be desired with spots lined tightly together. They were relatively level and had full hookups. The view on the other hand was incredible. This is really why you come here, for the remoteness and the scenery. The showers were hot with good pressure, but none had curtains right at the shower, only further out to keep people out, and they lacked any kind of bench, hook, or the likes. Overall, and despite any of these nuisances, we really enjoyed our 4 night stay. The place was quite, remote, and gorgeous, just like all of North Dakota.