Theodore Roosevelt National Park Campground North Dakota

315 2nd Ave
Medora, North Dakota 58645
701 623-4466

Lat / Long:

46.94997, -103.53164

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has has two main campgrounds – North Juniper and South Cottonwood, as well as an equestrian group campground (Roundup Group Horse Campground). Both campgrounds are open year round, although services are limited in the winter (flush toilets in summer, vault in winter). Backcountry camping for hikers and horseback riders is also available.

Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Up to 6 persons and 2 vehicles per campsites. Check out time is noon and check in is 2pm. Generators are permitted from 8am to 8pm.

Our favorite campsites at Theodore Roosevelt National Park are:
Cottonwood campsites: 6, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 35, 49, 52, 57, 58, 70 and 72
Juniper campsites: 6, 8, 11, 30, 35, 39 and 46

Campground Overview

Cottonwood campground is first-come first-served and has 76 single-family campsites and is next to the Little Missouri River. One group site is also available.  The campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVS. No hookups are available.  Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Sites 55-66 are all walk-in sites, site #25 is the group site. The campground also has drinking water and  flush toilets (vault in winter). Click HERE to view the Cottonwood campground map.

Juniper campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park has 50 single-family campsites (some first-come, first-serve and some reservable). The campground is located close to the Little Missouri River and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVS. No hookups are available. The campground has drinking water and flush toilets (vault in winter). Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Sites 12-16 and 19-22 are walk-in sites. Click HERE to view the Juniper campground map.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the badlands of western North Dakota. The Park offers a nice visitor center and a variety of outdoor recreation activities including backcountry camping, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and cross-country skiing. There is also some fine canoeing, kayaking an fishing the the Little Missouri River.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

Cottonwood: 6, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 35, 49, 52, 57, 58, 70, 72 Juniper: 6, 8, 11, 30, 35, 39, 46

Regions

• National Park
• River
• Upper Midwest

Campsite Types

• Equestrian
• Group
• Primitive
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Equestrian Facilities
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Gift Shop
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• River
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wilderness Area
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter Sports
• Winter/Snow Sports