Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Plan a trip out west to the "badlands" and see what drew Theodore Roosevelt there back in 1883. The colorful North Dakota Badlands provides the scenic backdrop to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, located in Medora, North Dakota. This National Park memorializes our 26th U.S. President for his enduring contributions to the conservation of our nation's resources. Step inside the rustic log cabin where TR spent much time while in the Dakota Badlands. His Maltese Cross Cabin has just been restored and within its walls you can see some of TR's belongings from his days as a cowboy, hunter, and rancher.

ADDRESS:

Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Box 7
Medora, ND 58645

South Unit (701) 623-4466 (Primary park phone number)
North Unit (701) 842-2333

DIRECTIONS:

The North and South Units are located in western North Dakota. The South Unit Visitor Center is located in Medora, just off Interstate 94 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. The North Unit Visitor Center is located 16 miles south of Watford City along U.S. Highway 85. The distance between Medora in the South Unit and the Visitor Center in the North Unit is 70 miles via I-94 and U.S. Highway 85.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Call the Park at (701) 623-4466 or visit their Web site at: http://www.nps.gov/thro/home.htm.

For information on lodging and other fun things to do and see while visiting Medora, North Dakota, go to the State of North Dakota Web site at: www.state.nd.us