Escape to the badlands of western North Dakota. See the Little Missouri River, Painted Canyon, and a historic cabin. If you're lucky, you may come across a herd of wild horses in this wild and free area. There's plenty to do, here are some highlights.
Gaze upon geologic beauty at Painted Canyon. Red, brown, and white layers of rock form a beautiful, natural canvas. Bring binoculars to see miles upon miles of hillsides.
Go to Maltese Cross Cabin just outside of Medora, North Dakota. Teddy Roosevelt himself used the cabin during a vacation before he was president. Some personal artifacts belonging to Roosevelt are preserved in the cabin.
Float or fish on Little Missouri River, adjacent to Lake Sakakawea. Cool off on the gently flowing river during warmer months. Imagine pioneers and explorers who saw this area hun
Escape to the badlands of western North Dakota. See the Little Missouri River, Painted Canyon, and a historic cabin. If you're lucky, you may come across a herd of wild horses in this wild and free area. There's plenty to do, here are some highlights.
Gaze upon geologic beauty at Painted Canyon. Red, brown, and white layers of rock form a beautiful, natural canvas. Bring binoculars to see miles upon miles of hillsides.
Go to Maltese Cross Cabin just outside of Medora, North Dakota. Teddy Roosevelt himself used the cabin during a vacation before he was president. Some personal artifacts belonging to Roosevelt are preserved in the cabin.
Float or fish on Little Missouri River, adjacent to Lake Sakakawea. Cool off on the gently flowing river during warmer months. Imagine pioneers and explorers who saw this area hundreds of years ago. Like them, you might marvel at this area's vast beauty.
Camp out under the stars at two campgrounds. All campsites are rustic.
Nestled in a wild grassland, and dotted with cottonwood trees at the south end of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great base camp for exploring the wild west town of Medora, the park’s incredible ring road, and the miles and miles of hiking trails that crisscross the landscape. Your perfect itinerary should include a m Read more...
Featuring flora, fauna, and the rugged topography of the badlands, Juniper Campground is a group site located four miles from the entrance to the North Unit of the park. The campground is moderately forested, but most sites have partial to full sun so you can run about in your skivvies and cool off in the river. With access to both the Achenbach ( Read more...
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Also known as the "other" badlands, this national park is a magical land of deep canyons.
Escape to the badlands of western North Dakota. See the Little Missouri River, Painted Canyon, and a historic cabin. If you're lucky, you may come across a herd of wild horses in this wild and free area. There's plenty to do, here are some highlights.
Gaze upon geologic beauty at Painted Canyon. Red, brown, and white layers of rock form a beautiful, natural canvas. Bring binoculars to see miles upon miles of hillsides.
Go to Maltese Cross Cabin just outside of Medora, North Dakota. Teddy Roosevelt himself used the cabin during a vacation before he was president. Some personal artifacts belonging to Roosevelt are preserved in the cabin.
Float or fish on Little Missouri River, adjacent to Lake Sakakawea. Cool off on the gently flowing river during warmer months. Imagine pioneers and explorers who saw this area hun
Escape to the badlands of western North Dakota. See the Little Missouri River, Painted Canyon, and a historic cabin. If you're lucky, you may come across a herd of wild horses in this wild and free area. There's plenty to do, here are some highlights.
Gaze upon geologic beauty at Painted Canyon. Red, brown, and white layers of rock form a beautiful, natural canvas. Bring binoculars to see miles upon miles of hillsides.
Go to Maltese Cross Cabin just outside of Medora, North Dakota. Teddy Roosevelt himself used the cabin during a vacation before he was president. Some personal artifacts belonging to Roosevelt are preserved in the cabin.
Float or fish on Little Missouri River, adjacent to Lake Sakakawea. Cool off on the gently flowing river during warmer months. Imagine pioneers and explorers who saw this area hundreds of years ago. Like them, you might marvel at this area's vast beauty.
Camp out under the stars at two campgrounds. All campsites are rustic.
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2 campgrounds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Nestled in a wild grassland, and dotted with cottonwood trees at the south end of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great base camp for exploring the wild west town of Medora, the park’s incredible ring road, and the miles and miles of hiking trails that crisscross the landscape. Your perfect itinerary should include a m Read more...
Featuring flora, fauna, and the rugged topography of the badlands, Juniper Campground is a group site located four miles from the entrance to the North Unit of the park. The campground is moderately forested, but most sites have partial to full sun so you can run about in your skivvies and cool off in the river. With access to both the Achenbach ( Read more...
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