Portions of the South Unit Scenic Loop Drive and North Unit Scenic Road may be closed in winter due to snow and ice.
Local Partners & Information Resources

North Dakota Tourism

City of Medora

Dickinson Convention/Visitors Bureau

Watford City and McKenzie County

Getting There

Plane
Air service is available into the North Dakota towns of Bismarck, Dickinson and Williston.

Car
The North and South units are in western North Dakota.

The South Unit entrance and Visitor Center are located in Medora, just off Interstate 94 (exits 23 & 27) and is 135 miles west of Bismarck, North Dakota.

The Painted Canyon Visitor Center is located 7 miles east of Medora just off I-94 at exit 32.

The North Unit entrance is located 16 miles south of Watford City along U.S. Highway 85. The distance between Medora at the South Unit and the North Unit is 70 miles via I-94 and U. S. Highway 85.

Bus
Bus transportation via Greyhound is available along I-94. The bus stops in Medora, three blocks from the park entrance.

There is no public bus transportation along Highway 85 and to the North Entrance.

Public Transportation
Train service via Amtrak is available into Williston, ND.

Getting Around

Both units of the park have scenic drives. The South Unit road makes a 36-mile loop from the entrance. The North Unit road is 28 miles roundtrip.

There are over 100 miles of trails in the park.

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