Named in honor of the U.S president who greatly admired the land, Theodore Roosevelt National Park presents the prairie in a pristine state. Covering 28,496 hectares (70,416 acres), the park is geographically divided into three different areas: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. Navigate the terrain by car, foot, or horseback, and consider spending the night in one of several campgrounds. View Great Plains wildlife such as bison, bighorn sheep, elk, prairie dogs, and wild horses. Don't get too close to the animals and bring binoculars to spot wildlife in the distance. Head to one of the park's most remote areas to see the cabin Roosevelt built. The weather can can quickly here, so check the forecast before you visit. Use our Medora trip planning tool to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park on your trip to Medora, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park reviews
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While this National Park is not the easiest to get to, and limited accommodations close by, it is definitely worth the effort to plan accordingly and spend time driving through.
While this National Park is not the easiest to get to, and limited accommodations close by, it is definitely worth the effort to plan accordingly and spend time driving through. more »
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Visited in July of 2020 with some friends while on the way from Montana to South Dakota. Park is amazing with elk, buffalo, and miles of prairie dog towns. We took the scenic drive of the South Unit..... more
Visited in July of 2020 with some friends while on the way from Montana to South Dakota. Park is amazing with elk, buffalo, and miles of prairie dog towns. We took the scenic drive of the South Unit..... more »
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This national park is a must see! The scenery paired with the wildlife within the park is amazing! While there, we saw wildlife such as bison, wild horses and prairie dogs. We went right before the sunset and the wildlife was very active and fun to witness. If you are thinking about making a stop here, 100% do! The wildlife you will see and the pictures you will take will be amazing and it will be a great time for anyone and everyone. This park was rated a 4/5 stars simply because the entrance was very tricky to find but other than that it was an amazing stop on our trip!
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This place was beautiful! There are many places to stop your car and get out and hike around! The day we went part of the road was completely closed due to construction. Right off the road, you can stop and see prairie dogs, bison, and wild horses! Definitely a nation park must do bucket list park!!
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