Park Statistics

Acreage

Theodore Roosevelt National Park protects more than 70,000 acres over three park units.

  • South Unit 46,158.57 acres
  • North Unit 24,070.32 acres
  • Elkhorn Ranch Unit 218 acres

Of the 70,446.89 total acres, 29,920 acres are designated Wilderness Area.

Designations

  • Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area - 1935
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge - November, 1946
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park - April 25, 1947
  • Theodore Roosevelt National Park - November 10, 1978

Visitation

Theodore Roosevelt National Park receives nearly 600,000 visitors each year. Although the park is open year-round, the busiest months are June, July, and August.

Detailed reports on visitation statistics may be found at Annual Visitor Statistic Reports.

Last updated: September 30, 2017

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 7
Medora, ND 58645

Phone:

701 623-4466

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