Reviews of Theodore Roosevelt National Park (Park)

Tommey Tommey

I have been an admirer of Teddy Roosevelt since I was a kid in the Boy Scouts. I always wanted to see Theodore Roosevelt National Park and finally got to go. My son is as big a history buff as me, maybe a little bit more so. Just one of many things that makes me extraordinarily proud of him. The park is as beautiful as I always thought it would be. I am more in love with the park and can't wait to return. It's about an 18-19 hour drive and is absolutely worth it! There is nothing bad or negative that I can say about this park. I highly recommend this park to everyone. That said there is something I feel that will appeal to everyone. Also visiting the town of Medora was very nice too. If you have time visit the Cowboy Museum, it is worth it. The only way this trip could have been better is if we could have done it on horseback like Teddy Roosevelt and we're able to camp on the prairie amidst the wild horses and bison!

Kimberly Cooksey

Fun exciting place! I enjoyed our visit. I was able to see many Buffalo roaming. We went in early July 2015.

Brian Sangster

My brother and I were traveling across the country and saw this park. We got up early and got into the park at 7 am knowing the wild life would very active then and saw lots of everything (prairie dogs, mule deer, ferrel horses and buffalo). Fun time and well worth the $30 entrance fee.

Denise Koziel

Love, love, loved both North and South entrance. Each had its own unique landscape

PitchyzWorld Journeys

Incredible view!

Lonestar Kidd

Lovely place visit. Caught this nice cat from the little Missouri

Sherry Syverson

Peaceful to drive through this beautiful park. We try to come back every year. Love the Badlands of ND!

Bob Weeks

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit. Not only is the scenery pretty, but we always see animals. Bison are generally close by as well as elk. And of course there are those cute chipmunks.

H. Abbott

Beautiful area and driving around the loop you will see many of the park animals very easily. Great place to spend the day exploring. Medora ND is a cute little town with many things to see and do.

Anna Klingbeil

Hidden gem of a national park. Amazing trails & views. Definitely coming again!!!

Travis Martin

Loved it!!! Wasn't hard to find the horses at all and the scenery is great. One thing I really appreciated about this park, after going to Yellowstone and Glacier earlier in the same trip, was the lack of a big crowd.

Gregory Poe

I was very impressed with the views and the wildlife. This would be a great place to bike, since there are a lot of overlooks in a loop. I saw wild horses, longhorns, prarie dogs, and buffalo. You can also see Theodore Roosevelt's cabin. I think it's possible to see both ends of the park and painted desert in one day because there isn't a ton of hiking. I'd recommend 2 days here - 1 for each section.

Tassey Russo

We spent 3 full days in the park traveling through the South Park and North Park. In both segments of the park we toured via the loop roads and stopped to walk trails each day. The trails vary in length and degree of difficulty but each provide breathtaking views of buttes, coulees, and the Little Missouri River. It was like stepping into a calm and quiet place that filled your soul with wonder at what our land offers. These are the North Dakota badlands that offer stunning prairie views with grasses dancing into the wind, canyons filled with cottonwood and rubber rabbit brush, clicking prairie dogs, and herds of bison. Trails not to miss: Painted Canyon, Peacefull Valley Ranch on the river, wind Canyon with a view of a double oxbow in the river and a shorter trail to the original park entrance that allows you to walk directly through a prairie dog town. One last hike to take in is to the Petrified Forest. Not really in either the North or South park it is just above the South park. The 5+ mile walk is somewhat strenuous at times as you climb through a draw, up over a steep and rocky rise, through a prairie section and then into a valley. The reward is viewing and touching petrified Cyprus trees 60 million years old. A National Park not to be missed!

Stefanie Dowdy

Beautiful park, if you are passing through it is definitely worth 15-20 min stop. I would have loved to explore further, but didn't have time.

Tamara Fox

Loved it! Lots of wild life, great volunteer astronomy show put on by GeoAstro. Loved camping there.

Dustin Ehrlin

Nice park with beautiful scenery and all sorts of wild life. You can enjoy a nice drive threw the park, stop for a picnic, and take a walk along many trails. Worth the trip over to the Medora area to catch a show and enjoy nature at its finest.

Lou McCoy

Made a quick side trip to a short trail here while on the way to Yellowstone. The badlands here are beautiful. They still show the many layers of rock, but don't appear as desolate as in Badlands National Park. Now.we need a longer time to spend here

Erik Herman

Every time I come here it always manages to be a good time. Beautiful park. Everyone should come here at least once in their lives.

Alex Bredikin

Beautiful park. Lots of great hikes in the north and south units (south is a little more populous).

Kirsten Ann

This place was beautiful. Spread out over quite a bit. Historical information is available all through the park. I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone passing through.

Penny Cloutier

OK, this is a MUST SEE! This park is wonderful. Lots of animals and scenery to look at. Absolutely stunning park! Good job preserving what there is here.

Patti Sullivan

We saw more varieties of birds than we could keep up with. We got a real feel for the way it was before civilization moved into this region. Vast expanses of wilderness and conservation successes makes this park an worthy tribute to a great man. Park was clean and well managed we felt safe but secluded in #8 cottonwood camp.

John Pearson

We only allotted a short time to visit TRNP and it was raining hard but it is very pretty. We hope to go back for a longer stay. One thing I can tell you is that when we tried to book a campsite online were unable because the booking site claimed none were available. That proved false. Next time we'll plan to drive in and camp.

Connie Olson

The views are simply breathtaking! The wild life was easy to spot. The Rangers knew their stuff. Enjoyed hearing about Theodore Roosevelt's time in the Dakotas.

Dirty Dave

Holy buffalo! Buffalo all over the park! There a couple of large prairie dog towns too. Many hiking trails of all exertion levels, and scenery similar to the Painted Desert. A great place to spend a day or three!

Jake Seibert

The experience I had here was unreal. Amazing scenery, beautiful wildlife, and down to earth people. I was originally going to visit the park for just 2 days but decided to stay for 4 after exploring the area. Both the park and the town of Medora are amazing places to be and experience. The drive from Michigan was well worth it!

Dani Spann

This park was on my bucket list and it didnt disappoint. If you are ever in North Dakota be sure to allow enough time to visit this park. Well worth the drive. Prairie dog towns were my favorite!!

Ed Melcher

So this is a great show out side. Nice place to bring family.

Jess P

Great place to get out and stretch your legs. Beautiful sights and plenty of parking. Hiking trails, and it looked like there was an information center.

Ronald Kasten

We love this park and stop for a visit every time we are in the area. Stunning wildlife.

Omer Choudry

Saw beautiful wild horses, bison, prarie dogs, and pronghorn in a rugged western landscape. The loop was closed however and we were only able to complete a portion of it. Not sure how long the road will be closed for, it seemed long term. Respect the wildlife!

AJ B

Reminded me of a college professor in the best kind of way....."these rocks tell us a story kids. And each layer is a new chapter in the history of the park".

Rose Burcham-LaFountain

Gotta love our ND home. TRNP is always beautiful, anytime of the year!

Kristin Schwarze

A beautiful park with a great driving loop and many shorter trails making it a great stop if you have a little time. Gorgeous canyon and wildlife views. Bison, pronghorn, prarie dog villages, coyotes and wild horses are usually easy to see here. There are three sections to the park. If you have more time, you can visit Teddy Roosevelt's ranch site, the northern part and a dayhike to see petrified trees.

Michael Vega

So beautiful with plenty of trails. The bison are magnificent!! I'll definitely come back.

Judy Parliman

Loved both "units". Lots of bison and wild horses. Loved hiking among the Prairie dogs. 4AM perfect time for sunrise and bison freely roaming.

Tommey Tommey

I have been an admirer of Teddy Roosevelt since I was a kid in the Boy Scouts. I always wanted to see Theodore Roosevelt National Park and finally got to go. My son is as big a history buff as me, maybe a little bit more so. Just one of many things that makes me extraordinarily proud of him. The park is as beautiful as I always thought it would be. I am more in love with the park and can't wait to return. It's about an 18-19 hour drive and is absolutely worth it! There is nothing bad or negative that I can say about this park. I highly recommend this park to everyone. That said there is something I feel that will appeal to everyone. Also visiting the town of Medora was very nice too. If you have time visit the Cowboy Museum, it is worth it. The only way this trip could have been better is if we could have done it on horseback like Teddy Roosevelt and we're able to camp on the prairie amidst the wild horses and bison!

Chris Kallmes

A quieter national park, to be sure. The views are incredible though. Worth at least a day trip, but longer if you want to take your time and do some camping. There are lots of places just outside of the park to camp if it's full. We saw plenty of buffalo and prairie dogs, as well as a few rabbits and deer.

Mark Riddle

This is a great place to visit and see some wild life. We drove the whole park in a couple hours. It was the heat of the afternoon but still saw some bison.

Amanda Grav

We stayed here for a few days, Sunday - Tuesday in August. I was wildly surprised that the campground was full to capacity every night. In fact one night we didn't even get to stay in the park. If they run out of spots before you get one, there's a nice campground just outside the park. If there were more campsites this would be a five star review. The park is fantastically beautiful and your surrounded by wildlife. You are always on the lookout. Bison, horses, prairie dogs, and coyotes we saw almost every day. When we went out one night we also enjoyed a badger and several porcupines! The views are spectacular and worth the hike. Every short roadside hike is manageable by moderately healthy hikers. I'm plus size and had no problem when I took the holes at my own pace, even the climb up to Buck Hill. If you're nearby, don't miss out on a great, family friendly adventure. It's so worth your time.

Tom Edwards

Lots of bison, wild horses, and prairie dogs! Good roads. Bathroom facilities enroute. Definitely worth the visit!

Leeky Sweek

Some breathtaking scenery! A must if visiting North Dakota. Not as spectacular as some vistas located elsewhere in the IS but very nice for what it is. Takes about a day to see everything. Seeing wild buffalo was a treat.

J Koptis

A gem in the middle of nowhere. It's beautiful and the staff and rangers are friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They are more than willing to share their experiences and knowledge with travelers. I would give it 6 stars if possible!

Ashley Albright

Very beautiful national park - worth the drive from Bismarck. There are badlands, great hiking paths laid out, a canyon, lots of animals along the way (bison, wild horses, prairie dogs), and amazing sights. We spent all day here and there wasn't a dull moment. Wonderful park!

Ron Withers

This is a very unique location. An unexpected beautiful vista in the middle of the plains. We're glad we had the chance to see it.

Matthew Key

Teddy roosevelt himself said it best, we need something we all can enjoy for generations to come. He was absolutely right. A better place couldn't have been named after him.

Gina T.

There are no words that can describe the magnitude of natural, wonderous, beauty that you will experience here. The color, the wildlife, the geological formations... It is truly breathtaking.

Samuel Jones

Stopped for a few hours in the middle of a cross country drive and wish I'd spent a few days. The park is beautiful and was not crowded when I was there. I saw wild horses, bison, pronghorns, snakes, birds, and a bazillion prairie dogs. Part of the road was closed but I didn't feel that diminished the experience at all. It's in the middle of nowhere but if you're ever passing through it is worth spending at least a few hours here.

Wanda Scharfe

Great little respite stop Amazing views... Paths are set up for amazing views except for the people who climb over the barriers to get right to the edge. You have to wait for them to get their view. Gift shop was nice. Clean, well kept, staff was friendly, helpful & infomative. Paths, trails, picnic areas and educational. Not far off the interstate. Dont bypass it....I thought it was well worth with the stop.

Eric Beagley

This National Park is a bit of a drive from everywhere, but well worth the drive. Great views and lots of wildlife.

joe Martin

Love this place. Always a different experience every time I'm there. The folk's in town are always kind and helpful. Love ya medora your a diamond in the ruff.

Jeremy Gottwig

Some nice vistas but felt a little overrun with prairie dogs after a while. Also, leave your dog home. No dog friendly walking trails in this park.

isnot awasteland

10/10 would get shot here and finish the speech. This was way better than I thought it would be. Everyone was nice, then we left. It was sensational.

Randal Baker

Stunningly beautiful! The south unit is more crowded than the north, but nothing compared to other national parks. We have seen more wildlife here than in Yellowstone some years. Great hikes and with tremendous vistas.

P Burns

Nice park. We liked the south half better than the north. Up close encounters with bison, mule deer, wild horses and of course prairie dogs. Interesting landscape... cannot imagine facing it in a covered wagon!

Jeffory Dodson

We weren't actually in the national Park, we were boondocking just outside, but it was a really beautiful place to be. There was also very good cell phone signal where we were camped

Jenna Orlikowski

Such a beautiful park. The bison were awesome and it was cool to have the traditional moment of a humungous bison walking right by your vehicle. This park has buttes and prairies and gorgeous rocks. The 14 mile drive makes it easy to navigate. No getting lost. 25 miles per hour makes the trip 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on how many times you get out and check out the scenery.

Chris Hooper

Teddy Roosevelt is largely responsible for establishing the US National Park system. It would be logical that his namesake park would be great. Spend a day here!

Oscar Morales

A very underrated national park. The scenery is gorgeous and breathtaking. So much wildlife here including bison, prairie dogs, mustangs, rams, coyotes, hares, pronghorn, deer, you name it. Even just driving through the 94 section of the park is simply an amazing sight.

Idan Sicard

Beautiful place. Tons of great trails whether you want to take a short walk or have a day long trek, all of them with beautiful scenery. Plenty of wildlife if you catch them during the right times of day. Looking forward to spending lots of time here.

Shawn Heaton

We came up to Bismarck from new jersey..to play in the world series....go millville...and we heard of this place .....took a 2 hr drive to see it.. wow what an amazing place ...nice people too

Jenny Jo Morrison

Nice driving tour through the National Park. The south unit visitor center is worth a visit. The reproduction of Theodore Roosevelt's cabin was fun to walk through.

Local Help

Unique Rock Formations make TRNP captivating. Buffalo, horses, prairie dogs, coyotes, & wild turkeys running wild. Worth EXPLORING!

Nicole Huber

What an absolutely lovely park. Going off season was definitely a treat, as I didn't see a single person on the trail. Stopped here on my way from Seattle to Michigan, for only a few hours. Absolutely breathtaking colors in the foliage right now and rock formations. The park was really clean and easy to navigate, as with most NPs. I hiked an hour in on the Lower Paddock Creek trail and turned around due to time. No encounters with bison, but so many cute little prairie dogs. Be prepared with water, not much shade coverage here! A gem of a park, off of the beaten trail.

Jeremy Lee

Public bathrooms are kinda small if you're a big guy like myself but all in all it was a great experience to see buffalo out in the wild. One thing to always remember when going out in nature is the animals that you see there are wild and in their natural habitat. Do Not think that they are friendly. When signs are posted to view from a distance, HEED the warning!! That is what keeps you and the wildlife safe!

Gary Dobbins

Wild horses, rolling landscape. Great way to experience what part of the West looked like before we arrived.

Ladeeblaze Travels

I am still in awe of the landscape!!!! The Bison have come right through my camp.....gentle Giants! The staff here top notch. The local towns people are so friendly. I paid for my campsite for 14 days...have not thought twice about staying the full length. Mount Rushmore a little over 4hours from here.

Scwagen G

So amazing!!! Wish we were here in early morning or evening when color was more vivid. Great stop!❤

Nathan Anthony

It is a great place for seeing the hard and tough landscape of Badlands, see the bison increasing in population. It is also a good place for anyone to recover from stress and sadness and get back to powerful life.

Cailey R

The whole park was absolutely beautiful. The cost to get in is ridiculous as they don't offer a single day pass but a 7 day pass for $30 and we don't get the opportunity to visit more than once every so often so the 7 days is useless. There is only one restroom near the entrance so I hope you're okay driving back every time you need to pee or squatting somewhere out hidden away so you don't have to go back. Otherwise just don't drink anything and get dehydrated, I guess. But the park is beautiful and well kept otherwise.

Brian Roth

A wonderful experience! I've wanted to visit this park for as long as I can remember. I took a short hike to the prairie dog town and saw the prairie drug "metropolis" and a bison. Gatehouse attendee could not have been more friendly and professional.

Travis Rivard

An amazing National Park that is filled with History and beauty. A road trip worthy stop. I know i will be back to explore all the nature hikes and history tied to the badlands.

David French

After being at multitudes of National Parks I would rate Theodore Roosevelt National Park at low three star in comparison to the others. But it does have its charm with the Buffalo and Prairie Dogs.

Amanda Grav

We stayed here for a few days, Sunday - Tuesday in August. I was wildly surprised that the campground was full to capacity every night. In fact one night we didn't even get to stay in the park. If they run out of spots before you get one, there's a nice campground just outside the park. If there were more campsites this would be a five star review. The park is fantastically beautiful and your surrounded by wildlife. You are always on the lookout. Bison, horses, prairie dogs, and coyotes we saw almost every day. When we went out one night we also enjoyed a badger and several porcupines! The views are spectacular and worth the hike. Every short roadside hike is manageable by moderately healthy hikers. I'm plus size and had no problem when I took the holes at my own pace, even the climb up to Buck Hill. If you're nearby, don't miss out on a great, family friendly adventure. It's so worth your time.

Jackie Campbell

A happy surprise. Take your time, get out of your car. You don't know what might see.

Stephanie B

Beautiful here. Saw a wild horse and a wild buffalo. Wish the whole scenic route drive was open.

Mari Smith

The peaceful sights and sounds of TRNP combined with the excitement of discovery of wild horses, elk, coyote, turkey and bison and yes...even the prairie dog towns makes this park a true hidden gem. One we enjoy every time we visit.

michael lopez

Beautiful landscape of rolling hills and hidden ravines. We saw multiple buffalo herds and a large herd of wild horses. Luckily we brought binoculars as that is how we found the horses.

Michael Holohan

Absolutely worth the stop. Great Vista of the Badlands. A couple of trails down to the canyon are located on the west side of the rest area. Plenty of parking, seating and leg stretch room in the area. Caution: Big piles of Bison flop abound depending on the season. LOL.

Sheryl Davison

Great place to unwind, take in the beauty and take a hike or two. Driving through the park was slow but only so you can take in the sights. Be on the look out for bison, wild horses, prairie dogs, deer and different birds. Make sure to stop at the visitor center and talk to the ranger, they are the best source for information.

Mike Denton

I've visited here a couple times and always love it. It's a great break from the drive and always a sort of surprise in the middle of the plains. An added bonus is that it's easy to get on and off the highway here if you have to keep moving.

David Williamson

Absolutely beautiful and well worth the visit! We stopped here on our way to Montana and loved it so much we returned on our way back. Super close to some good hiking spots and a very affordable camp site. Definitely recommended!

Karen Saunders

Spectacular views and visit through this park. For me, this park was a culmination of many of the national parks that I have visited recently. The wildlife, horses running wild, bison, mule deer and cute prairie dogs were just fabulous. We had a great time visiting the park. We only had time “this time” to visit the southern side of this vast area. There will be a next time, I’m sure.

Kathie Todd

Awesome landscape (great hoodoos/ cannonball concretions) , well planned out and maintained saw bison, prairie dogs, wild horses.

Tina

Beautiful drive. Lots of great hikes. Such a scenic and quiet place. Learned about Theodore Roosevelt and his cabin, which is next to their south site's visitors center. Saw lots of goofy and adorable prairie dogs. Also saw tons of buffalo during their mating season; the males were very loud and competitive over the lady buffalo, which was entertaining to watch. It was like watching National Geographic live.

justine charollais

Very Nice park no dog friendly on trails but the scenic drive is cool , we saw prairie dogs, bisons, wild horses and deers! Just by the HWY so nice stop.

Betty Mereness

A great road trip. Always love seeing buffalo.

Roger Wimpfheimer

Absolutely beautiful. I day dream thinking about early pioneers coming here to ranch. Then see the wild horses WOW what a sight.

MaLisa Vento

It was beautiful. We loved it! The construction made it a little tricky to navigate, but it's getting improvements, so it's for a good reason.

Aaron Reyes

At a loss for words. All I can say is, if you're looking for a breathtaking natural beauty that spans for miles this is the place to visit. Just gorgeous.

Coyote Jackson

I think this is my favorite National Park of the several I've seen so far. Absolutely stunning landscape. I camped in the South Unit, and drove up to the North Unit. The drive up to the North Unit is absolutely worth it. The scenic drive is so beautiful. The views of badlands, the river, the wildlife, just gorgeous.

Kyra Warner

Amazing views, so much history. It is an amazing place. I can't wait to visit again.

Michael Holohan

Absolutely worth the stop. Great Vista of the Badlands. A couple of trails down to the canyon are located on the west side of the rest area. Plenty of parking, seating and leg stretch room in the area. Caution: Big piles of Bison flop abound depending on the season. LOL.

Bob Crouse

I enjoyed driving through the park seeing the wild life, prairie dogs, I saw some Buffalo and some pronghorn antelope. It would have been nicer if the loop road had not been closed. After driving quite a ways into the park and not being able to complete the circuit was a disappointment.

Deborah Nash

Enjoyed Painted Canyon and Petrified Forest (for free). South trail was easy. North trail was steep with more petrification. Don't recommend it when it's muddy or slick. If you go into the main park, you're likely to see wildlife.

Jackson Turner

Beautiful park that has something new to offer everytime you go. It's very clean and well kept, I use my annual pass all the time.

Nicholas Wipf

Definitely worth the stop if you are driving through Medora on I-94. The history in my opinion maybe even exceeds the quality of the scenery. Loved learning about Teddy Roosevelt’s life on the ranch. Went on a couple of short hikes and enjoyed them, but not quite to the level of the Badlands in South Dakota, which I would rate five stars.

Woody Wang

Beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice. It's a"WOW" experience. Definitely visit if you can.

Cheryl Gray

North Unit is just absolutely beautiful, you'll never regret this trip. Medora Musical is Fantastic, don't miss the Pitch Fork Fondue, meal is great, view wonderful.

Sheryl Davison

Great place to unwind, take in the beauty and take a hike or two. Driving through the park was slow but only so you can take in the sights. Be on the look out for bison, wild horses, prairie dogs, deer and different birds. Make sure to stop at the visitor center and talk to the ranger, they are the best source for information.

Paul Boyle

Nice natural park with lots of buffalo and wild horses. Work on the road has closed the loop drive. You have to drive the loop as far as possible the retrace the drive.

Erica Scodro

Honestly I think this park is a lesser know hidden gem in the world of us national parks. Great hiking, not too crowded, saw prarie dogs, bison and wild horses.

Jen Gergen

Breathtaking opportunity to visit wild horses. Going during springtime was a wonderful chance to see the new colts as well. Plus, prarie dogs are hilarious. My only regret is how short a time I had there.

J.M.

This park is amazing. I've been hiking in a lot of places. I'm not Survivor Man or anything like that but this place always drags me back. Bought a year pass to all parks and this is the park we frequent the most. If you haven't walked any trails here do yourself a favor and go here. Take in the majesty. Go see the priarie dogs. Go find the buffalo, but give them their space; Ornery and dangerous beasts, but still cool to see. There were lots of newborns out there too. Never crossed any snakes or other predatory animals though, but I've talked to people that have. Remember to talk to the Park Rangers about where you're going, sign the trail rosters that you hike, and leave the park better than you find it. This is a place you'll remember forever if you just let its beauty radiate around you.

mickisis1

We enjoyed our early morning (7:30am) drive on the scenic loop. We saw the herd of buffalo and two groups of wild horses. It was like we had the entire park to ourselves before the crowds showed up in tour buses.

Bryan Krause

Hidden gem among the northern states. An amazing landscape and worth a visit. While there, stop in Medora for a good bite to eat and visit the western museum. The landscape is in continual change ... worth a return visit in a few years. You will see buffalo, wild horses, deer, elk, antelope and of course, prairie dogs!

Dawn Brown

Watch for prairie dogs and smaller groups of buffalo. Nice trails. Don't forget to stop at the visitor center and museum like we did for to rain.

Paul Starkebaum

Very interesting and a good visitors center. Didn't do much exploring of the park. However, we did visit the Original Ranch location, which is out of the park. A worthy detour. Also a nice national park campground (no hook ups) in the area.

Carlo Franco

Visited late in the afternoon around 4pm until late evening in early August. There weren't that many wildlife during the afternoon aside from the prairie dogs and rattlesnakes on the road, but plenty of wildlife as soon as the sunsets. Be careful when driving at night as there were plenty of feral horses, porcupines, jackrabbits, and rattlesnakes on the road. Hard to see when there's no light out (aside from your high beams) and bug residue on your windshield. For night photography, the parking at Coal Vein Trail was perfect for it as there was very little light pollution. For sunset photography, Wind Canyon Trail has great scenery for this. A section of the scenic drive was closed off when I was there, so you'll need to loop back when you get to the end of the trail. Best time to view Bison is early in the morning just before 7:30am as that's when they start to migrate across the prairie dog plains. Please drive slowly as there were a number of prairie dogs that were run over on the road (not by me).

Opal Lightsey

Breathtaking. Only saw bison but hoping for wild horses tomorrow. Very windy and chilly today. High of 80 expected tomorrow.

John Lickert

Lots of buffalo. Rare sight of big horn sheep and long horn cattle. Also plenty of scenic vistas along the way

Melissa Hofmann

I wish I would have been equipped for hiking, lots of trails. But the drive is beautiful in itself. Saw wild horses, buffalo, prairie dogs, fox, and elk.

Jill Jacques

Juniper CG is peaceful and well maintained. Scenic 14 mile drive with bison, bighorn sheep, elk and wild turkey. Great hiking thru the ND Badlands.

Derek W

Gorgeous!! We were lucky to see a couple of large herds of roaming bison, a few GIGANTIC solitary bull bison scattered throughout the park, a trio of wild horses, a couple of white-tailed deer, a pronghorn, numerous eagles & hawks, and a few scattered turkey vultures, not to mention a million prairie dogs and miles and miles of beautifully breathtaking scenery as far as the eye can see. Truly God's country.

Gleason Burkett

We were very pleased to see a large number of buffalo and the wild horses on our first day in the park

Debbie Cox

Good road although part was closed. Saw bison up close. Horses far away. Prairie dogs close

Tanya Fillion

Great little park to stop at on my way by. I decided to camp in their campground and loved how quiet and safe it was. Great little gem :)

Ibrahim John

Very wonderful scenery and splendor of nature. Great wildlife

Lonna Hightower

Well, not the most exciting place I ever visited, but we were passing by and stopped to give it a look. True to Teddy’s nature, tho, there is sufficient historical information with minimal disruption to the natural landscape. A nice place to view, rest, and contemplate.

Adam Bradley

For such a small park, the views are amazing and wildlife is wonderful. Maybe a lesser known NP (I only first heard of it this Feb), this has everything you can find in the Badlands, Wind Cave, and Black hills nat'l parks and forest. If you're in Western ND, give it a visit!

Mike Denton

I've visited here a couple times and always love it. It's a great break from the drive and always a sort of surprise in the middle of the plains. An added bonus is that it's easy to get on and off the highway here if you have to keep moving.

Teri Ann Frey

Wonderful place. Saw tons of buffalo and wild horses! We are working out way through the national parks. This is a must see for anyone! Make this a complete destination experience with the Medora musical and the north unit of the park. Kids of all ages will enjoy the scenic drive through both portions of the park. Prairie dog towns welcome you into the park and the wild bison and horses are scattered throughout. With the road closure the trip is 25 miles one way. We took roughly an hour to drive all the way through then took another hour to drive back. The drive back was different than the first drive through. The animals move and the scenes are different each way. The North unit took about an hour to drive and enjoy.

Kevin Gust

Spent the night camping in the backcountry about 1/2 mile off of a trail. The views were so amazing. The staff at the visitor center were very friendly and gave us tips on which trail to camp on. I'd highly recommend this for a long weekend trip.

Joshua Mullins

This is the best national park I’ve ever been to, it is just beautiful the views, the animals, the landscape, it’s just awesome, I highly recommend this park for your next vacation.

Jeanne Miller

Unspoiled, sweeping vistas of North Dakota's Badlands and the Little Missouri River. Use self-service kiosk for fastest entrance into the park.

Corrie Mick

We LOVED this park. We had somehow never heard of it before this past year and weren't sure what to expect, but our Springtime visit was wonderful. We even saw lots of bison and wild horses, each with their young. It was also our first time seeing wild horses! It was very exciting. Enjoy and leave no trace; I really want to share this amazing park with my children someday. ☺️

Kerry Adelmann

Spend a little time here. We loved the prairie dogs and bison, as well as the scenic little ranch. Fun to think we walked where Roosevelt did. Make sure you stop at Painted Canyon. Very scenic!

Connie Bentley

The scenic view was stunning. Two wild horses galloped by with manes and tails flying. So exhilarating. Wild buffalo at a distance. This is a great stop!

ToolMan56 Tenn

A really beautiful park. Lots to do and see. Bison, wild horses, mule deer, lots of birds and other wildlife to see and enjoy. Nice campgrounds.

Ben Cedarberg

The park is quite large with beautiful scenery and lots of visible bison and prairie dogs. The wildlife loop is worth the time but is closed for a portion, making it limiting for large vehicles and requiring all vehicles to double back. Cool to see some historic sites for Roosevelt and learn about his time in North Dakota. Giving 4 stars due to somewhat limited visitors center museum areas. We did visit multiple and also watched the park film which was good.

Kendall Larson

This was just another national park on my road to bigger and better parks. Nothing special in my opinion (Badlands in South Dakota are a little more unique), but nonetheless this, like all other national and state parks, has a lot of things you won’t get anywhere else. The Teddy Roosevelt history was awesome to learn and see, and the large amounts of buffalo and easy access to views was nice as well. A nice place to stop and visit if you have time while on the road.

Michael Moczko

A must see for any age group. Conveniently by I94, Badlands' erosion makes you will feel like you're on another planet.

Brian Smith

Hiked to the local petrified forest and were gifted with a view of some wild horses. Beautiful weather there on July 7. The prairie flowers and grasses were so lush.

Corrie Mick

We LOVED this park. We had somehow never heard of it before this past year and weren't sure what to expect, but our Springtime visit was wonderful. We even saw lots of bison and wild horses, each with their young. It was also our first time seeing wild horses! It was very exciting. Enjoy and leave no trace; I really want to share this amazing park with my children someday. ☺️

Dennis Fuerst

Unique, combining badlands, buffalo, a massive grove of golden cottonwoods along a shimmering river provided us a 28 mile ride in and out that was awesome. This was the North section of the park.

Heather Renee

Loved this place. Very much like the Badlands, but more green and not as dramatic. Beautiful and quiet. The town of Medora where the entrance is is very cool as well. Def worth a visit!

Teresa Miller

Such a beautiful National Park. Personally I think it is nicer then the South unit. So stunningly beautiful. The two times i have been there the camp sites were only a third full. This is a must see.

Amanda Montemayor

So much fun with the kids. Lots of buffalo and plenty of space to explore and see new things!

Vickie Steele

Visited both South and North units. Beautiful. Nice drives. Good wildlife viewing. Lots of prairie dogs! No dog trails, bummer. Painted Canyon beautiful too. Loop is not completely open in South Unit, so it's an put and back drive. We saw bison, pronghorn, mule deer too. Will go again to try to see wild horses and elk, early in the morning or late afternoon/evening.

Christopher Guelcher

Beautiful national park! Not as crowded as other national parks. Great history and learning about Teddy Roosevelt

Susan Thornton

A must stop even for a break at the rest area. Spectacular view. Clean restrooms. Awesome souvenir and information store. Great parking for semis, campers and vehicles. Paved walk ways. Very polite staff. Awesome location.

Ruth

Beautiful views! Well maintained roads. The park service employees are friendly, knowledgeable & great conversationalists.

Greg Kopish

This is a fantastic Park. It consists of two sections, the Northern and Southern (separated by approximately 65 miles), each of which have amazing features. From breathtaking landscapes to amazing wildlife, this Park has it all. Camping in the park is fairly rudimentary, with water available and basic restroom facilities. That being said, the campsites fill quickly, both the reservable and first come, first served sites. Support your State and National Parks.

Margery Kendall

Nice drive. Pull off places to explore. Saw one bison, prairie dogs, horses, bunny, black tail deer and one else from a distance..... We were there in the evening so the animals were coming out to eat.

John Riefler

Great. Another outstanding National Park. Glad we made the trip all the here. Beautiful natural wonders to see.

Dee Abbott

Wide and varied landscape, wild horses, buffalo, coyotes, prairie dogs and other wildlife. Great photography opportunities.

Tracy A Weiss

Theodore Roosevelt national Park is an absolutely stunning park! Originally, I had only planned to go to Badlands National Park in South Dakota but my father suggested I see Theodore Roosevelt National Park as well; I am so glad I did! It’s one of my favorite national parks I have ever been to. I’ve visited on June 28 and 29th, 2019. The wildflowers were in full bloom. I saw many bison up really close., Lots of prairie dogs, a gorgeous mountain bluebird, and two different herds of wild horses. I highly recommend it’s on your must see list.

Zach Brro

Beautiful must see, did a 16 hour drive from Chicago and was NOT disappointed!! The family and I saw wild buffalo and horses! Truly magnificent + only $30 a vehicle for a 7 day pass woot gotta love nature

Jeremy Mahowald

The most peaceful park. You need to get out of your car and breathe the air and touch the clay. The views are always breathtaking. Don't forget the north unit. Even more peaceful.

Joe Caravello

Vast wide open amazing as far as the eye can see. Super underrated, tbh this ranks top of chart for must see. It blows away grand canyon cause this park is basically all yours all day all the time. Enjoy!!!!!!

Curtis Chambers

Poor route research on my part meant I was surprised a TRNP visitor center was combined with a rest stop. I almost did not stop, but grateful I did. A good way to check this park off your list if time is limited.

Dhag

Beautiful park. We did some hiking & drove what was open of the south unit loop. The views were stunning so have your camera ready. There are quite a few nice trails to hike. Most are manageable without being an avid work out enthusiast. My children had no problems & didn't complain even once so that's saying something! I was hoping to see the wild horses I'd read about in other reviews. We did finally find a few towards the end of the day. We'll be going back next year to explore the north unit. PS, watch out for rattlesnakes, they ARE here, we found one at a scenic view area!

Jennifer Lundberg

Always a great place to visit. The kids loved getting out to do the trails. Even though part of the scenic drive is closed right now, we still had great views and saw animals.

James Zaworski

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the northern Badlands. While not quite as impressive as the national park in South Dakota, North Dakota's TR NP has it's own merits, including unique history, geology, abundant wildlife, and three separate units offering something new around every turn and twist in the road.

Christine Arason

Was a very nice drive. Saw tons of buffalo and prairie dogs. Also saw too groups of wild horses which was awesome.

Lester Hall

This was an unplanned stop on our trip to Yellowstone. What a great side trip it turned out to be! Very beautiful scenery. Sort of like the Badlands in South Dakota but with lots of trees, grass and flowers. Lots of bison wandering around and even saw some wild horses. We'll be back when we can spend more time.

Scott S

Always a great place to get away and hike etc. Best to experience not in your vehicle.

Sara Vliet

Beautiful national park close to the freeway. We stopped by in early July and it wasn't crowded at all. Would recommend the coal vein hike for a quick tour of local geology. Don't forget the prairie dog towns, super cute!

Frank Thill

Great views. We hiked the petrified Forest trails and really enjoyed them. The north petrified Forest has many more specimens then the South. We camped at Cottonwood campground which was nice but over ran with waist-high weeds. We were there in mid-july and a mower had not been used at all at that point.

Kerry Adelmann

Spend a little time here. We loved the prairie dogs and bison, as well as the scenic little ranch. Fun to think we walked where Roosevelt did. Make sure you stop at Painted Canyon. Very scenic!

Steven Tumiski

Welcome Center & ND Rest Stop in South section of Park are very nice with beautiful scenery, an observation walk & trails.

Connie Bentley

The scenic view was stunning. Two wild horses galloped by with manes and tails flying. So exhilarating. Wild buffalo at a distance. This is a great stop!

Cole Warner

Beautiful and interesting. Part of the loop road was closed for repairs so we missed what I believe may have been the most interesting and colorful part (Painted Canyon). Still a good stop on our way...

UpNorth Lurkin

I don't remember the park ever being so lush and green! It is breath taking!

Donald Scott

More beautiful every day! Outstanding work done bringing the buffalo back from near extinction. Visit often and remember to respect the area. It is far too beautiful to neglect and abuse.

Teresa Hadenfeldt

Every year my sister's and I look forward to meeting halfway between our homes. Teddy Roosevelt national park is perfect..hiking, national park yatzee, good food, historical reenactments, laughing, enjoying the beauty and peace.