Established Camping
Roundup Group Horse Camp — Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Roundup Group Horse Camp is located near Medora, North Dakota, within Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The terrain features open grasslands and rugged badlands, providing a unique setting for camping. Temperatures can range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Painted Canyon Visitor Center and the Maah Daah Hey Trail.
Description
National Park Service
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Overview
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.
Recreation
Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground. Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details.
Facilities
Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground. Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately 12 miles to the south. The Little Missouri National Grasslands is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres. 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.
Location
Roundup Group Horse Camp — Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in North Dakota
Directions
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.
Address
315 2nd Ave
Medora, ND 58645
Coordinates
47.0069444 N
103.5055556 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
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