National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a National Park in North Dakota. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts, 3 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
North Dakota National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
0
Campgrounds
3
Visitor centers
3
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 3 information.
Information
Starting 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.
Posted or updated Mar 30, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Information
On 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
Posted or updated Sep 17, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Information
Directions 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.
Posted or updated Sep 16, 2025 ·Details on nps.gov
Beginning May 1, 2026 Theodore Roosevelt National Park transitioned to a fully cashless fee system and will accept only electronic card payments for entrance fees.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $30 | Valid for 7 days for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $25 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | Valid for 7 days for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, horse, or other non-motorized means of travel. Buy online |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $50 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 7-15 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $60 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 16-25 passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $150 | Based upon the total capacity of a vehicle that can carry 26 or more passengers, regardless of the actual number of passengers. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $55 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Visit one of the park's visitor centers to pick up a Junior Ranger Field Journal, and start your journey to becoming a Junior Ranger!
Year-round Pets allowed
Bike the 14-mile scenic drive of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's remote North Unit!
Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
Hop on your mountain bike and experience the South Unit Scenic Drive in a whole new way.
Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 23 things to do in Theodore Roosevelt →
Activities the NPS lists for Theodore Roosevelt.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingCampingBackcountry CampingCar or Front Country CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)Group CampingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingOff-Trail Permitted HikingHorse TrekkingHorse Camping (see also camping)Junior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: In winter, some or all park roads may be closed due to snow.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Unit Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 7018422333 ext. 1240 | Yes |
| Painted Canyon Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 4:30PM | (701) 575-4020 | Yes |
| South Unit Visitor Center | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 7016234730 ext. 1417 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Campground | 76 | 73 | 0 | Yes | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Juniper Campground | 50 | 51 | 0 | Yes | $20 | Recreation.gov |
| Roundup Group Horse Camp | 1 | 1 | 0 | Yes | $70 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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