National Park · North Dakota, United States
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a national park in North Dakota, United States, covering 70,446 acres (28,509 ha), established in 1978; it recorded 729,893 visits in 2025.
Photo: NPS/Mark Hoffman via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | North Dakota, United States |
| Area | 70,446 acres (28,509 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 729,893 |
| Highest point | Peck Hill — 875 m (2,870 ft) |
| Coordinates | 46.9700° N, 103.4500° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a national park of the United States in the badlands of western North Dakota. Comprising three geographically separated areas and the only American national park named after a single person, it pays homage to the time that President Theodore Roosevelt spent in the surrounding area and in the Dakota Territories before they were states. Roosevelt lived in the area after his mother and wife died hours apart on February 14, 1884. The park covers 70,446 acres (110.1 sq mi; 285.1 km2) of land in three sections: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
May to September — warm days; winters are cold with snow
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Medora, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport |
| Getting there | The South Unit's Painted Canyon Visitor Center is located 7 miles east of Medora at exit 32 off of Interstate 94. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|
Famous trails
- Painted Canyon Nature Trail — 1.0 miles (1.6 km) — Easy
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Airports near this park
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- Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) · Dickinson, United States · 32.8 miles away
- Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY) · Sidney, United States · 61.6 miles away
- Dawson Community Airport (GDV) · Glendive, United States · 64.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in North Dakota
Beaver Lake State Park
Crow Flies High State Recreation Area
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Icelandic State Park
Lake Sakakawea State Park
Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area
Cross Ranch State Park
Frequently asked questions
Where is Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is in North Dakota, United States (46.9700° N, 103.4500° W).
When was Theodore Roosevelt National Park established?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park covers 70,446 acres (28,509 ha).
How many people visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park each year?
It recorded 729,893 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
What is the highest point in Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
The highest point is Peck Hill, at 875 metres (2,870 ft).
When is the best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
May to September — warm days; winters are cold with snow.
Does Theodore Roosevelt National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Theodore Roosevelt National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
The nearest town is Medora, North Dakota. The nearest airport is Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport. The South Unit's Painted Canyon Visitor Center is located 7 miles east of Medora at exit 32 off of Interstate 94.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodore_Roosevelt_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/thro/ — Official park page.
- https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/hiking.htm — Named trails, as stated by the source.