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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt

Family Friendly North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Celebrates Completion of South Unit Scenic Road Repair Project

The public reopening of an iconic roadway was celebrated today in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. ...

Nov 25, 2025
2025 Road Opening Ribbon Cutting

Overview

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in North Dakota and welcomes millions of visitors each year.

A campsite beneath cottonwood trees with an open field and buttes in the distance.

Cottonwood Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A green lawn interspersed with spindly cottonwood trees with picnic tables, grills, and a restroom.

Juniper Campground

Sites available

RestroomsWater
$20 Reserve
A wood pavilion and restroom at the edge of a curved gravel drive with green grass

Roundup Group Horse Camp

Sites available

Water
$70 Reserve
A trailhead sign next to a paved trail in a grassy area. Buttes are visible on the horizon.
Hiking

Hike Skyline Vista Trail

Skyline Vista Trail is a great accessible introduction to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

5-15 MinutesWinter, Spring
A yellow breasted bird with brown wings and head sings at the top of a tree with needles.
Birdwatching

Birding in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The badlands of North Dakota are home to more than 180 species of birds. Take a moment and see which...

Winter, Spring
A group of bison cross a butte, the badlands dim behind them.
Wildlife Watching

Wildlife Viewing - South Unit

Explore the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and see the wide variety of wildlife that...

Winter, Spring
A group of bighorn sheep cross a hillside above a bison.
Wildlife Watching

Wildlife Viewing - North Unit

Explore the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and see the wide variety of wildlife that...

Winter, Spring
A black and white photo of a low ranch house, with a porch. Elk antlers hang on the walls.
Hiking

Visit the Elkhorn Ranch Unit

Visit the location of Theodore Roosevelt's home ranch, the Elkhorn, and experience the solitude of t...

3-6 HoursWinter, Spring
A trail winds through low buttes under a blue sky, with grass and flowers growing around it.
Hiking

Hike Coal Vein Trail

Take a hike on this 0.8-mile loop and learn about the geology of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

30-45 MinutesWinter, Spring
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Roosevelt, Sewall, and Dow standing wearing heavy furs

A Business Proposal

Point of Interest

Third stop on the Elkhorn Ranch Audio Tour

Cattle in the Badlands

A Growing Ranch

Point of Interest

The 5th stop on the Elkhorn Ranch Audio Tour.

Elkhorn Ranch 1886

A Home on the Little Missouri

Point of Interest

The 6th stop on the Elkhorn Ranch Audio Tour.

Slump

Active Slump

Point of Interest

16th stop on the Caprock Coulee Nature Trail

Bison at Sunset

Audio Tour Conclusion

Point of Interest
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