Accessibility

Theodore Roosevelt National Park's commitment to accessibility ensures that visitors with mobility limitations can experience the beauty and history of the North Dakota Badlands. Through thoughtful infrastructure and services, the park aims to make its natural wonders, educational opportunities, and recreational activities available to everyone. South Unit Accessibility * Visitor Centers and Amenities: The South Unit Visitor Center is designed to be wheelchair accessible, offering easy access to park information, educational displays, and restroom facilities. Its nearby picnic area is also accessible, ensuring that visitors can comfortably enjoy the park's scenic beauty during meal times. * Peaceful Valley Ranch and Roundup Horse Camp: Both locations offer accessible restroom facilities, catering to visitors exploring more remote areas of the South Unit. * Cottonwood Campground: With two restrooms and four campsites designed to meet ADA requirements, the campground provides a comfortable and accessible overnight option for visitors with mobility limitations. * Trails and Overlooks: The Maltese Cross Cabin, Skyline Vista Overlook Trail, and Boicourt Overlook Trail are wheelchair-friendly, offering breathtaking views of the park's landscapes. Additionally, Johnson Plateau Prairie Dog Town, Skyline Vista, Badlands and Boicourt overlooks, and Beef Corral Bottom overlook are accessible, enhancing the experience for all visitors. North Unit Accessibility * Visitor Center and Facilities: The North Unit Visitor Center, including its restrooms and picnic area, is accessible, providing a welcoming environment for learning about the park. * Camping and Nature Trails: The Little Mo Nature Trail offers an accessible path through the park's unique terrain. Juniper Campground has two restrooms and two campsites that are ADA-compliant, ensuring a comfortable stay. * Overlooks and Pullouts: Accessible pullouts and overlooks such as Longhorn Steers, Slump Block, Cannonball Concretion, River Bend Overlook, and Oxbow Overlook allow visitors with mobility limitations to enjoy the park's stunning vistas and geological features. * Closed Captioning for Park Films: Films shown at both the North and South Unit Visitor Centers include closed captioning, ensuring that visitors with hearing impairments can fully engage with the park's stories and heritage. Theodore Roosevelt National Park's accessibility features are part of a broader effort to ensure that the beauty, history, and educational value of the park are available to all visitors, regardless of mobility limitations. By providing accessible facilities, trails, and camping options, the park invites a diverse range of visitors to explore and appreciate the natural wonders of the Badlands. Visitors are encouraged to check the park's official website or contact the visitor centers directly for the most current information on accessibility features and any potential changes or improvements.