Theodore Roosevelt National Park
4 campgrounds in the park · 62 nearby · 1 free and dispersed site within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo / Mark Meyers
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationTheodore Roosevelt National Park moves to cashless fee collectionStarting May 1, Theodore Roosevelt National Park will accept only credit cards, debit cards, or digital payments for entrance fees, campground fees, and Interagency Passes. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted.
- InformationSouth Unit Address for Mobile Maps – Theodore Roosevelt NPOn all maps used on mobile devices, use the following address to reach the South Unit Visitor Center and Entrance Station 201 East River Road N. Medora, ND 58645
- InformationPetrified Forest Trailhead Access Update: Use Approved RouteDirections to the Petrified Forest trailhead have changed. Please use the approved legal route from I-94, Exit 10 toward Camels Hump Lake and follow the clearly marked posts. This update helps maintain good cooperation with neighbors and respect park boundaries. For precise directions, use the link provided.
At a glance
- Entrance
- $30 per vehicleValid 7 days
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 4 campgroundsAll reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 62 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 1 siteWithin 50 mi
- Annual pass
- $55Theodore Roosevelt only
Where to camp
Camping in the park 4
Camping near the park 62
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Whitetail
6.1 mi · North Billings, ND
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Magpie Campground
9.2 mi · North Billings, ND
Free and dispersed nearby 1
See them on the mapServices nearby: 3 rest areas
About Theodore Roosevelt
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The…
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The rugged landscape and strenuous life that TR experienced here would help shape a conservation policy that we still benefit from today.
Photos: NPS Photo / Laura Thomas · NPS Photo / Teresina Wheaten
Things to do
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
Plan your visit
Getting there
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the Badlands of western North Dakota. There are three units to the park. The South Unit entrance is in the town of Medora, ND off of Interstate 94 exits 24 and 27. The…
Weather
In winter, some or all park roads may be closed due to snow.
Plan your visit
Fees and passes
- Private vehicle, 7 days$30
- Motorcycle, 7 days$25
- Per person, 7 days$15
- Theodore Roosevelt annual pass$55
Hours
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This applies to all units of the park; North Unit, South Unit, and Elkhorn Ranch Unit. Even when entrance stations and visitor centers are closed, the park itself remains open. Remember to check current conditions for any weather related closures.
Getting there
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the Badlands of western North Dakota. There are three units to the park. The South Unit entrance is in the town of Medora, ND off of Interstate 94 exits 24 and 27. The North Unit entrance is on Highway 85 approximately 14 miles south of Watford City, ND. The remote Elkhorn Ranch Unit sits roughly in the middle of the North and South Units and is accessed via gravel roads. Consult park staff for directions to the Elkhorn Ranch Unit.
Weather
In winter, some or all park roads may be closed due to snow.
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