Theodore Roosevelt National Park far exceeded my expectations in the best way possible! This…read moreNational Park is off the beaten path and well worth the visit. We only saw the North Unit on our visit so we will definitely have to visit more at a later date. While visiting I felt so at peace and love that it's not overcrowded like other National Parks and that you really feel surrounded by nature and wildlife. We enjoyed driving along the scenic path and soaking in the stunning views! We saw cannonball concretions, stunning views from the overlooks along the way, and saw lots of bison. There are lots of hiking trails to explore and we saw deer. We look forward to coming back and hopefully seeing wild horses and prairie dogs. The park is large with so much to see and do. An absolutely gorgeous place to visit that is so underrated! Highly recommend visiting this place!

I really wanted to go to the north point of this park, but unfortunately, we were short on time, so…read moreI decided not to do that during this trip. Even though we went through the bottom portion, we were able to see some horses and look out at the beautiful views. We were able to get junior ranger books and badges. I even got to get a magnet from the little shop at the painted canyon visitor center. It was much hotter than we thought it would be, so we were not able to do any hikes during our visit in July. But even just driving through the land was beautiful.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park has a north and south unit. Due to the park being massive and the…read moretwo units being about an hour away from each other, allow time to fully explore both units. The north unit has a 14 mile loop I believe and the south unit is about a 36 mile loop. Both have lots of places to stop at and soak in the views. I've seen bison at both units and wild horses only at the south unit so far. Highly recommend visiting this park!

Great park with few visitors. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Well marked trails. No gift shop…read more Good exhibits and movies. Junior Ranger program seemed to be enjoyed by the children. Enjoy!

The park is beautiful and full of historical facts, but the area is full of cacti that will eat you…read morealive.

This is an awesome park to stop if you're a wanderer! You can park your van, let your dogs out,…read morestretch your legs, and cook. The grass is green, people leave you alone, the bathrooms are clean, there are trash cans and bbqs every where!

I have to begin with the fact that I haven't had much experience with the cowboy culture and…read morerodeos, but visiting the museum was a great thing to do and I enjoyed it. It's a small-ish local museum so it won't take much time. You'll find artifacts dedicated to both cowboys and Native Americans which is great. I've learned a lot after my visit and it was worth the time and money. Lots of beautiful items being exhibited and you probably won't see such a big collection of artsy saddles anywhere! I'd recommend stopping here while you're visiting Theodore Roosevelt National park and the town of Medora.

Excellent smaller museum combining both the history of Native Americans and cowboys located just a…read morefew yards away from the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the adorable town of Medora. This self-guided museum was the perfect place to stop before our journey into the actual park, and I really think it should be on your itinerary when in the area if it isn't already. It won't take a ton of time, maybe an hour or so to complete the three levels, but it's really worth it! The museum has a minimal fee for adults, free entrance for kiddos 7 and under, and free entrance for those 18 and under on Wednesdays and Sundays. Don't miss the short, but really informative documentary about the land here which was very interesting to see prior to heading out into it. The film speaks about Theodore Roosevelt's connection to the area and the battles which have taken place here. They even have saddle seats in the theater the kiddos loved! The kiddos ages 6 & 8 also loved riding the horses and dressing up like cowgirls! I loved tying them up in a lasso for a bit! Don't miss this section of you have wee ones with you! I really liked that this museum combines both Native American history and well as that of the cowboys. I loved the contrast of old and modern found in the exhibits here. There's amazing artifacts from the Native Americans such as moccasins, instruments, intricate beaded clothing, bear claw accessories, moccasins, arrowheads and more. There's also amazing detailed saddles, bad-a** guns, awards and metals from new rodeo stars, hats, belt buckles and more. We highly recommend a visit here for full understating and appreciation of the park. A few cool photo op items across the way like a giant buffalo skull the kids love playing in!

We enjoyed every moment of our trail ride with our incredible trail guide/wrangler Abby! We went on…read morea two hour ride which took us out on beautiful rugged dusty trails that led to spectacular views of the Theodore Roosevelt Library, Medora and the Badlands. It was surreal to ride out and soak up every moment of this vast land! Abby is welcoming, patient and a professional equestrian who values safety first. We appreciated all the photographs she took of us on the trail and she gave us insight about the local culture and history. We could not have asked for a better trail guide/wrangler. Also as a "horse person" I deeply appreciated how healthy and happy these horses are. They are well cared for that is for sure. We learned that many horses stay here for years, are not over worked and retire with dignity. I highly recommend the two hour ride, it was a deeply meaningful experience!

Piper was the wrangler who took my group out on a two hour ride. It was $112 for two hours, which…read moreseems pretty comparable to most riding stables I have visited. Piper was very personable and kept up steady conversation. The horses are well mannered, all with their own little quirks. It was nice that our wrangler knows the individual horses well enough to give us a heads up. For example, at the end of the ride there's a wide short bush that the horse I had insists on walking through. It wasn't dangerous, and it's just his preference and gives him a little joy, he scratches his belly on it. Piper knew the horses well enough she gave me a heads up so I wasn't surprised. Beautiful views.

We were camping at Theodore Roosevelt National Park during a 100+ degree heat wave, so a dip in…read moresome water was a must. This pool is small but it wasn't too crowded even on a scorching August afternoon. Admission was $4, and the life guards do take a 15 minute break every hour so everyone must clear the pool during that time. The combined changing/shower rooms were clean as well as the rest of the place, and pool noodles and the like are provided at no extra charge. I'll definitely be back next time I find myself in the area on a hot summer day!

My only complaint is we didn't have enough time to do everything we wanted to do. :( So may hiking…read moretrails to experience. Very friendly staff and nice small museum as well.

A beautiful drive through this state park, with some additional information in the visitor's…read morecenter. On the day we visited in July, it was a bit too hot for hiking or camping. At just $8 per vehicle, a very affordable trip if you're in the area. Not necessarily a place that I'd go out of my way to visit, but a nice diversion in an otherwise quiet city.

Swung by one morning while waiting for my flight to leave.... nice park, clean, beautiful views.read more

This awesome park is worth the stop and a local favorite! It has some of the best views and…read moreinteresting things to hike and explore! It doesn't get the love it so well deserves! The addition of walking trails and sites to camp make it so easy to stop in for a day or a weekend!

5 star views with a 2 star trail marker/maintenence system & the cleanest vault bathrooms I've…read moreseen. This little gem of a park was listed on our ND 12 months/12 hikes list & we decided it was the perfect time to give it a try. It's located just outside of Roosevelt National Park & the terrain is very similar. We hiked out through badlands and grasslands vegetation. At times, the overgrowth was chest deep & there are several thorny plants covering the trails, as well as cacti. My legs were pretty well shredded. Be sure to load a map prior to heading out, as there is very limited cell service & we hit quite a few spots where the trail split with no signs / areas where there was no visible trail split, but you needed to walk a few feet over from the trail you were on to get on the trail you need to be on - very frustrating to have to double back to find it, when not actively tracking progress. Mosquitoes are almost as thick as the grasshoppers and there's a lot of open area- bring bug repellent if they find you tasty & sun protection, along with plenty of water. Watch for washouts/ trail closure signs. You'll likely see deer & cows, possibly snakes. The views are magnificent at times, especially at the start/finish. Fabulous sunset on the way out too! Before we left, we filled our bottles with nice, cold water from the fill station.

We booked our campsite last minute, and it ended up being the nicest campsite we stayed at while on…read moreour trip! After a long drive from Yellowstone, this was a great place to stop and rest up. Facilities were super clean, sites were spacious and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Showers were especially clean (possibly cleaner than my home shower ) and are free to registered campers! Be sure to catch Ranger Shawn while you're around. He had some great insight on good trails and went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay and a good time while at the park.