• Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Theodore Roosevelt

    National Park North Dakota

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  • Road construction in South Unit

    Road construction on the South Unit Scenic Drive will begin on Monday, May 6.The construction crew will work on the East River Road from Wind Canyon to Beef Corral Bottom.Visitors will encounter single-lane traffic and delays of up to 30 minutes. More »

Weather

"In midsummer the storms are rarely of long duration, but are very severe while they last."

Theodore Roosevelt

 

Current Weather Conditions and Forecast

 

Climate
Summers are warm with average high temperatures in the 70s and 80s May through September. Winters are cold with average lows in the single digits December through February. Wind is considerable year-round.

The park receives an average of 15 inches of precipitation per year. Violent thunderstorms can occur in the summer, and blizzard conditions may occur in the winter.

 
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Did You Know?

Maltese Cross Cabin

Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin was moved from its original location seven miles south of Medora, ND to Portland, OR, St. Louis, MO, Fargo, ND, and Bismarck, ND before being returned to the badlands.  It is now located outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park's South Unit Visitor Center. More...