US Forest ServiceFree
Theodore Roosevelt NP Backcountry ND
Medora, North Dakota, North Dakota2,254 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
Backcountry permit camping in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit and South Unit. Bison, wild horses, badlands.
Peak season temperatures
74°F
Avg high
53°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Black-tailed Prairie DogAmerican BadgerCoyotePronghornLazuli Bunting
Activities
BackpackingBison ViewingWild Horse ViewingHiking
Amenities
Backcountry PermitBison CountryCreek Access
Site types
BackpackTentHorse Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 2,254 ft
- Peak temps
- 53°–74°F
- Rating
- 4.6 (28)
- Coordinates
- 46.9134, -103.5312
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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