Juniper Campground, near Watford City, North Dakota, is a fantastic base for exploring [Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://thedyrt.com/camping/north-dakota/near/theodore-roosevelt-national-park). This campground offers a peaceful atmosphere with spacious, paved sites that are perfect for both tents and RVs, though be mindful that larger rigs may need to navigate a bit to find a suitable spot.

Visitors rave about the clean facilities, including restrooms with running water and flush toilets. The campground is known for its stunning night skies, where you can catch a glimpse of the Milky Way and even spot shooting stars. One camper shared, “Be sure to look up at night…the stars are amazing!”

Wildlife is a big draw here, with bison often roaming through the area, adding to the unique experience of camping in the park. The campground is conveniently located near scenic drives and hiking trails, making it easy to immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of the North Unit. Just remember, it’s first come, first served, so arriving early can help you snag a prime spot.

## Overview

 For groups visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground Group Site is a great place to stay. Located four miles (6.4 km) from the entrance to the North Unit of the park, the Group Site is open from May through October. 
## Recreation

 Hikers can access the Achenbach Trail and Little Mo Trail directly from the facility. The Achenbach Trail (17.7 miles/28.5 km), climbs from river bottomland up through the Achenbach Hills, drops to the river again, climbs to Oxbow Overlook along the way of a spur trail, and returns north of the river to the campground. Ask about the conditions of the river crossing before hiking. The Little Mo Trail (1.1 miles/1.8 km) is a self-guiding nature trail that begins at Juniper Campground and goes through river woodlands and badlands. Visit the [Hiking and Trail Information][1] page on the park website. 
## Facilities

 Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. The site can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The group site can accommodate between seven and 60 people with a maximum of 20 passenger vehicles. There are no hookups; a dump station is available for campers. All wheeled vehicles and trailers must remain on roadways or pads. 
## Natural Features

 The Little Missouri River is the central, unifying feature of this wild and broken land where, as a young man, Theodore Roosevelt ranched and hunted in the 1880s. The park is part of both the Northern Great Plains and the West, blending a rich natural beauty with diverse human history. The rugged topography, with its flora and fauna, also provides an opportunity to discover the badlands environment as Roosevelt once did. It is a place to experience a land and way of life that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt\'s attitudes and philosophy regarding conservation. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The town of Watford City has shopping, restaurants, amenities and a theater is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) to the north. The [Little Missouri National Grassland][2] is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres (416,826 ha). It is located in western North Dakota and is managed by the Medora Ranger District in Dickinson, ND and the McKenzie Ranger District in Watford City, ND. The National Grassland provides additional recreation opportunities in the area. 

[1]: https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/hiking-and-trail-information.htm
[2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recarea/?recid=79469

Juniper Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Amazing! We took our two boys August of 2015. The weather was amazing. we spent the day in the town of Medora which has so much to do and so filled with history .back at the campground, which we located a spot right next to the river ,the boys went fishing. Then we drove around and saw 3 herds of  wild horses.  we saw Buffalo also. Though not as many as in the north unit.  the bathrooms have running water and are immaculately clean.  the campgrounds are clean and well kept and the oark rangers were friendly. 

Nature at its best

The scenery is breath taking.  The abundance of wildlife is amazing.
The campground is well kept and the park Rangers are friendly and knowledgeable. 
The Buffalo come right in the campground. 
Amazing experience 

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4.5

Nature at its best

A must see