Theodore Roosevelt National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: Watford City, ND, ND
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: Year-round
For people visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from the entrance to the North Unit of the park, the campground is open year-round. To make a reservation for the group site please visit this the Juniper Group Site (ND) page.Hikers can access the estimated 30 miles (48 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Juniper Campground offers year-round access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit with 30 miles of hiking trails nearby. Campers consistently praise it as a peaceful, scenic retreat with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the scenic drive.
Wildlife alert: American Bison, Bighorn Sheep, Black-tailed Prairie Dogs, and Mule Deer are present in the area. Bison have been reported near campsites, particularly during evening hours.
Insider tips for Juniper Campground (Nd): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp; most sites have no hookups despite amenities listed Plan hiking within the 30 miles of trails accessible from the campground
Skip Juniper Campground (Nd) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites. You prefer spontaneous camping — early booking is essential.
Best time to visit Juniper Campground (Nd): Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted in known issues — verify dates before booking.
Nearby campgrounds: Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd) (WATFORD CITY, ND), Ccc Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND), Sather Lake Campground (Nd) (Alexander, ND), Roundup Group Horse Camp (MEDORA, ND).
Cell signal at Juniper Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
For people visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from the entrance to the North Unit of the park, the campground is open year-round. To make a reservation for the group site please visit this the Juniper Group Site (ND) page.Hikers can access the estimated 30 miles (48 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV or plan to tent camp; most sites have no hookups despite amenities listed
Plan hiking within the 30 miles of trails accessible from the campground
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted in known issues — verify dates before booking
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.









The North Unit entrance is located on North Dakota Highway 85, 20 miles (32 km) south of Watford City, ND. If travelling via Interstate 94, use Exit 42 at Belfield, ND, then travel north for approximately 55 miles (88 km) on Highway 85.
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