North Dakota · National Park

Theodore Roosevelt

Colorful badlands where Theodore Roosevelt came to grieve — and found his love of conservation.

🥾 100+ trails 🎟️ $30 / vehicle ⛺ 146 campsites ☀️ June – September 📅 Open year-round

Popular trails

Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. In the app, tap one to log it.

  • South Unit Petrified Forest Trail4.2 mi
  • Wind Canyon Trail0.4 mi
  • Ridgeline Trail0.8 mi
  • Buck Hill Trail0.5 mi

Camping

Approximately 146 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (June – September).

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Best time to visit

Peak season: June – September. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.

Getting there

Nearest city: Bismarck, ND. Park center: 46.980°, -103.450°.

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