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Magpie Campground

in Dakota Prairie Grasslands

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Magpie Campground

This campground has plenty of shaded areas during the heat of summer. A perfect assembly point for folks who plan to travel to Devil’s Pass for the amazing view. The Ice Caves are just a short hike away from this campground as well! A Maah Daah Hey trailhead is located at this campground.

Before you go

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$10 per night. Payments can be placed in the fee tube located at the entrance to the campground; payments must be made immediately upon selecting a site.

Restrictions

Stay limit of 14 consecutive days.

Scenic drives that pass close

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