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.
In winter, some or all park roads may be closed due to snow.
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.
Park information from the official National Park Service page (public domain). Check the official site for current conditions, closures and reservations before you travel.
| Official name | Theodore Roosevelt National Park |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Park |
| State | ND |
| Region | Midwest |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 46.98, -103.54 |