Rugged, often barren but always dramatic, North Dakota's badlands won over President Roosevelt in the late 19th century and continue to woo nature enthusiasts now as part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Burning Coal Vein Campground is a five unit, primitive campground approximately 30 miles south of Medora.The coal vein is no longer burning but you may view the area from the parking lot at the campground. The Columnar Juniper area offers a scenic lookout and a short trail just south of the campground. The Ponderosa Pines are south and west of the campground, also.
The campground can be accessed from highway 85 approximately 10 miles south of Belfield, traveling 20 miles on gravel roads #767 and #742. The campground may also by accessed approximately 14 miles northwest of Amidon.
The access road goes through private land to reach the campground so please stay on the road.
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