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"It was here that the romance of my life began."
  -Theodore Roosevelt

Explore the rugged badlands terrain, watch wildlife, or relax in the shade of a cottonwood tree at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and enjoy the lifestyle and scenes that charmed Theodore Roosevelt in the 1880s. TR's experiences in the Dakota badlands shaped his adult life, directed him to the Presidency and on to become one of the world's leading land conservationists.

 
Theodore Roosevelt in ranching attire.

Theodore Roosevelt's North Dakota Badlands Adventure

Theodore Roosevelt's rugged, outdoor experience here in the North Dakota badlands shaped his attitudes and philosophy regarding the conservation of our nation's natural resources.
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Bison

Great Plains Wildlife

Many wildlife species inhabit Theodore Roosevelt National Park, including bison, elk, prairie dogs, white-tail and mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, golden eagles, feral horses, and pronghorn.
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Painted Canyon

Scenic Wonders

Theodore Roosevelt said the badlands were "so fantastically broken in form and so bizarre in color as to seem hardly properly to belong to this earth." Discover the "grim fairyland" of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's geologic formations.
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Kids follow a ranger up the Wind Canyon Trail.

For Kids

Kids of all ages can have fun and build life-long memories at the park! Join a ranger-guided hike, complete the Junior Ranger program and earn your own badge, or check out a Family Fun Pack and explore the park. You can also download activities from our website for fun at home and in the park. Check out what Theodore Roosevelt National Park has to offer children and their families.
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Write to

Superintendent
PO Box 7
Medora, ND 58645

Phone

Visitor Information - South Unit Visitor Center
(701) 623-4730 ext. 3417

Visitor Information - North Unit Visitor Center
(701) 842-2333

Fax

(701) 623-4840

Climate

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has a semi-arid Northern Great Plains climate.

Summers are warm with high temperatures in the 80s and 90s with occasional days in the 100s. Summer evenings can be cool with average lows in the 50s. Average annual precipitation is 15 inches.

Winters are cold and windy with brief warming spells. Average highs are in the 20s and 30s and average lows are in the single digits. Snowfall averages 30 inches per year.
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Communities Surrounding Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Medora, ND (1 min. ) Pop. 100
Watford City, ND (18 min. ) Pop. 1,435
Grassy Butte, ND (19 min. )
Sentinel Butte, ND (20 min. ) Pop. 62
Belfield, ND (20 min. ) Pop. 866
Beach, ND (25 min. ) Pop. 1,116
South Heart, ND (28 min. ) Pop. 307
Arnegard, ND (28 min. ) Pop. 105
Wibaux, MT (33 min. ) Pop. 567
Dickinson, ND (35 min. ) Pop. 16,010
 Fairfield, ND (37 min. ) Pop. 126
Alexander, ND (43 min. ) Pop. 217
Golva, ND (47 min. ) Pop. 106
Keene, ND (50 min. ) Pop. 35
Killdeer, ND (51 min. ) Pop. 713
Dunn Center, ND (58 min. ) Pop. 122
Amidon, ND (59 min. ) Pop. 26
Manning, ND (1 hr.  0 min. ) Pop. 77
Mandaree, ND (1 hr.  3 min. ) Pop. 558