Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Overview

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is where the Great Plains meet the Badlands in western North Dakota. The 110 square mile park is a habitat for bison, elk and prairie dogs. It is also where President Roosevelt once lived in the “Maltese Cross Cabin”.  The colorful Painted Canyon is also a popular attraction as is the Scenic Loop Drive which winds past several overlooks and trails.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation includes backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, biking, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, picnicking, camping cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, The park is also a great place to check out the night sky. The Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival is an annual event.

The park has two campgrounds. Both have single-family campsites and group camping. Cottonwood Campground has 76 campsites, 1 group and 12 walk to/boat to. Juniper Campground has 50 campsites and 1 group site. The Roundup Group Horse Camp also has equestrian camping (up to 20 people and 20 horses).

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Concessionaire
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Nature Center
• Park Interpreter
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restaurant
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Programs
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports