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Theodore Roosevelt
Carved by the Little Missouri River, Theodore Roosevelt National Park preserves a rugged badlands landscape of rolling hills, colorful rock, and wide-open prairie.
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Information
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Learn About the Park
OverviewThe 26th president of the United States came to North Dakota as a wealthy young man intent on hunting bison, he left with an appreciation of the hardships of life in the Badlands and a passion for conservation.
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Auto Tour
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Point of interest
Medora OverlookA panoramic view of the town of Medora, with a glimpse of the Little Missouri River.
Hiking
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Point of interest
The Coal Vein TrailThis rail follows a coal vein that burned slowly from 1951 to 1977.
Camping
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Point of interest
Cottonwood CampgroundA Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
Picnicking
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Point of interest
Cottonwood CampgroundA Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
Point of Interest
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Wildlife Viewing
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Point of interest
Prairie Dog TownsPrairie dog towns are found mostly on the western side of the park and along the Scenic Drive.
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Painted Canyon Visitor CenterThe Painted Canyon Visitor Center is a small visitor center home to a spectacular panoramic view of the North Dakota Badlands.
Restrooms
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Point of interest
Cottonwood CampgroundA Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
Point of interest
North Unit Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility for the park's North Unit is open year-round, but Friday through Monday only.
Parking
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Point of interest
Cottonwood CampgroundA Wheelchair-accessible campground on the west side of the park along the Little Missouri River.
Point of interest
North Unit Visitor CenterThe main visitor facility for the park's North Unit is open year-round, but Friday through Monday only.
Support
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Point of interest
Theodore Roosevelt Nature and History AssociationThis group operates bookstores and provides visitor services within the park.
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North Dakota Badlands Horse RegistryHelp register and manage the park's wild horse population.
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Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National ParkA membership driven non-profit supporting the park.
Nearby Parks Around Theodore Roosevelt
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Theodore Roosevelt
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Overview
The 26th president of the United States came to North Dakota as a wealthy young man intent on hunting bison, he left with an appreciation of the hardships of life in the Badlands and a passion for conservation.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
The 26th president of the United States came to North Dakota as a wealthy young man intent on hunting bison, he left with an appreciation of the hardships of life in the Badlands and a passion for conservation.
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South Unit Visitor Center
The park's main visitor facility is open year-round.
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Maltese Cross Cabin
Theodore Roosevelt's first home in the Dakotas.
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Medora Overlook
A panoramic view of the town of Medora, with a glimpse of the Little Missouri River.
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Medora, N.D.
The small town of Medora, N.D., is the gateway to the South Unit of the park.
