• Theodore Roosevelt National Park

    Theodore Roosevelt

    National Park North Dakota

  • Road Information

    The North Unit Scenic Drive is open with limited access. Due to extreme slumping, the road is closed at mile 6. The road is still accessible to bikers and hikers. There is no known date when the road will re-open.

  • Visitor Center Summer Hours in Affect

    The three visitor centers at Theodore Roosevelt National Park will be open 8 am to 6 pm local time begining Saturday May 26, 2012.

July Wilderness Hike

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Date: June 27, 2011
Contact: Eileen Andes, 701-623-4466

Wilderness Hike to Focus on Petrified Forest

A trip into the geologic past will be the focus of the third Wilderness Hike of the summer season on Sunday, July 3 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.Backcountry Ranger John Heiser will lead the hike into the petrified forest area of the park's North Unit, traveling to a remote and seldom visited area of the park.

"Theodore Roosevelt National Park contains the third largest concentration of petrified wood in the U.S.," said Superintendent Valerie J. Naylor."Exploring the area with a ranger is an excellent way to visit this special place and gain insight into the park's geologic past."

In addition to seeing geologic features, visitors will also experience the quiet and solitude of the wilderness. Depending on group size and weather, the outing will last from 3 to 6 hours, and will cover 2 to 6 miles. Hiking may be strenuous at times; participants should wear attire appropriate for wilderness travel, especially sturdy boots and durable clothes.

Hikers should meet Heiser at the picnic area in the Juniper Campground at 9:00 a.m. CDT.Participants should bring plenty of drinking water, food, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Binoculars, cameras and a favorite poem or quote are also encouraged. In the case of extreme weather, the hike may be canceled; please call the North Unit Visitor Center at 701-842-2333 for the latest information.

Additional wilderness hikes are scheduled for August 7 and September 4.

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Camping

Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Cottonwood and Juniper Campgrounds are open year-round on a first-come first-served basis. More...