Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in western North Dakota, along Interstate 94. Established in 1978, the park is named after the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, who was a passionate conservationist and helped to establish the American national park system. The park covers over 70,000 acres and is divided into three separate units, each offering unique landscapes and experiences.
The South Unit of the park is known for its striking badlands formations, rolling prairies, and the Little Missouri River, which winds its way through the park. The North Unit, located near Watford City, offers visitors a chance to experience the park’s more rugged and remote landscapes, including the beautiful and remote river valleys of the Little Missouri River. The park’s third unit, the Elkhorn Ranch Unit, was once the site of President Roosevelt’s personal ranch and offers a glimpse into the park’s cultural and historical heritage.
VISIT Theodore Roosevelt National Park:
Park Details
Theodore Roosevelt National Park was established in .
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Phone | 701-623-4466 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours a day, year-round |
| Entrance Fee | $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park are September, October, May & June.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Visits | 6,866 | 5,162 | 15,125 | 11,993 | 76,738 | 150,232 | 176,113 | 157,639 | 130,018 | 55,777 | 8,235 | 2,187 |
| Precipitation | 20 | 19 | 34 | 55 | 71 | 61 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 37 | 24 | 21 |
| Avg Temp | 29 | 33 | 45 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 89 | 88 | 77 | 60 | 43 | 31 |
| Max Temp | 45 | 51 | 66 | 78 | 87 | 97 | 102 | 100 | 94 | 82 | 64 | 49 |
| Avg Temp | 14 | 18 | 26 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 61 | 59 | 49 | 37 | 25 | 16 |
| Min Temp | -10 | -4 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 41 | 50 | 47 | 33 | 19 | 6 | -7 |
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Theodore Roosevelt National Park is visited.
| Trip Name | Trip Miles | Trip Days |
|---|---|---|
| Devils Tower, Wind Cave, Mt. Rushmore to Badlands | 444 | 7 |
Other Nearby National Park Sites
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