Roundup Group Horse Camp
Theodore Roosevelt National Park — riverside, hiking
Location: MEDORA, ND, ND
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
For groups with or without horses visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Roundup Horse Campground is a great place to stay. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open from May 1 to October 31. Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/roundup-group-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Roundup Group Horse Camp offers exceptional access to 70 miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding in Theodore Roosevelt National Park's South Unit, with campers praising the easy horse riding and private group shelter area with picnic tables.
Wildlife alert: Black-tailed Prairie Dogs, American Bison, Pronghorn, Coyote, Mountain Bluebird, Lazuli Bunting, and Black-billed Magpie are documented in the area. Bison have been reported entering the campground.
Insider tips for Roundup Group Horse Camp: Book immediately when reservations open in spring—spots fill quickly due to limited availability Petrified Forest is a popular and accessible horseback riding destination from camp Only 1 group site available, making this exclusive for group camping
Skip Roundup Group Horse Camp if: You need hookups—no hookups available, self-contained units or tents only. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You need more than 1 site—only 1 group site exists at this campground.
Best time to visit Roundup Group Horse Camp: October — Campers report favorable weather and great conditions in October.
Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Group Site (Nd) (Medora, ND), Buffalo Gap Campground (Nd) (Dickinson, ND), Juniper Campground Group Site (Nd) (WATFORD CITY, ND), Juniper Campground (Nd) (Watford City, ND).
Cell Phone Coverage at Roundup Group Horse Camp
Cell signal at Roundup Group Horse Camp (MEDORA, ND): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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 groups with or without horses visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Roundup Horse Campground is a great place to stay. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open from May 1 to October 31. Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook immediately when reservations open in spring
spots fill quickly due to limited availability
Petrified Forest is a popular and accessible horseback riding destination from camp
Only 1 group site available, making this exclusive for group camping
Campers report favorable weather and great conditions in October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The South Unit entrance is in Medora, ND. Medora is accessible via Interstate 94 Exits 24 and 27 in North Dakota. Note exit 27 is westbound exit only. Medora is 133 miles (214 km) west of Bismarck, ND and 27 miles (43 km) east of the Montana state line.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Theodore Roosevelt National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Theodore Roosevelt National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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