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Theodore Roosevelt National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

United States National Park in western North Dakota

About Theodore Roosevelt National Park

—Theodore Roosevelt The park's 70,448 acres are divided into three units: South Unit, North Unit and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. The terrain of the park includes badlands, open prairie, hard wood draws. It is home to bison, prairie dogs and many other wildlife species. The Little Missouri River runs through the park. If visiting multiple sites in one day, remember that the North Unit is in the Central Time Zone, while the South Unit follows Mountain Time. The park was home to the Sioux people, nomadic horsemen of the plains who were skilled at the art (and survival skill) of hunting buffalo. They were excellent horsemen and warriors, producing some well known figures of the American Indian Wars, such as the brilliant strategist and warrior Red Cloud, the only Native American to ever win a war

Top Attractions in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park:

  • Elkhorn Ranch
  • Maltese Cross Cabin
  • Petrified Forest

Where to Stay in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

  • 🏨Cottonwood Campground
  • 🏨Juniper Campground
  • 🏨Roundup Group Horse Camp

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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