Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park moves to cashless fee collection
Starting May 1, Theodore Roosevelt National Park will accept only credit cards, debit cards, or digital payments for entrance fees, campground fees, and Interagency Passes. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted.
More from the park: Theodore Roosevelt National Park moves to cashless fee collection
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South Unit Address for Mobile Maps – Theodore Roosevelt NP
On all maps used on mobile devices, use the following address to reach the South Unit Visitor Center and Entrance Station 201 East River Road N. Medora, ND 58645
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Petrified Forest Trailhead Access Update: Use Approved Route
Directions to the Petrified Forest trailhead have changed. Please use the approved legal route from I-94, Exit 10 toward Camels Hump Lake and follow the clearly marked posts. This update helps maintain good cooperation with neighbors and respect park boundaries. For precise directions, use the link provided.
More from the park: Petrified Forest Trailhead Access Update: Use Approved Route
Hours
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
| Every day | All Day |
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This applies to all units of the park; North Unit, South Unit, and Elkhorn Ranch Unit. Even when entrance stations and visitor centers are closed, the park itself remains open. Remember to check current conditions for any weather related closures.
Visitor centers
North Unit Visitor Center
North Unit Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Sep 8 – May 30: WINTER HOURS (SEPTEMBER - JUNE)
Visitor Center is open.
South Unit Visitor Center
South Unit Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 1 – May 24: WINTER HOURS (October - May)
- Nov 26: Closed Thanksgiving Day (closed)
South Unit entrance adjacent to the town of Medora. The South Unit Visitor Center is open for park passes and book store sales.
Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Painted Canyon Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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Coming up:
- Oct 25 – Jun 15: Winter Closure October 24th thru Mid June (closed)
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Visitor center page on nps.gov: Painted Canyon Visitor Center
About this park
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The rugged landscape and strenuous life that TR experienced here would help shape a conservation policy that we still benefit from today.