Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Painted Canyon Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Exit 32
Hwy 94, ND 58645 USA
(701) 575-4020
Description: Features: Panoramic views, wildlife ‐
viewing, hiking trails, staffed information desk, ‐
exhibits and displays, gift shop, picnic shelters, ‐
drinking fountain, vending machines, public ‐
telephone, and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
This is a Passport Stamp Location.
Cancellation stamp for Painted Canyon Visitor ‐
Center in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt ‐
National Park.
Activities:
− Astronomy
− Auto and ATV
− Biking
− Camping
− Food
− Guided Tours
− Hiking
− Horse Trekking
− Junior Ranger Program
− Museum Exhibits
− Park Film
− Shopping
− Wildlife Watching
Things to do and see:
− Become a Theodore Roosevelt National Park Junior ‐
Ranger
− Bike the North Unit Scenic Drive
− Bike the South Unit Scenic Drive
− Birding in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
− Drive the North Unit Scenic Drive
− Drive the South Unit Scenic Drive
− Explore the Cannonball Concretions
− Hike Boicourt Trail
− Hike Coal Vein Trail
− Hike Skyline Vista Trail
− Hike The Little Mo Nature Trail
− Hike the Painted Canyon Nature Trail
− Hike the Petrified Forest
− Hike up Buck Hill
− Hike Wind Canyon Trail
− Hiking in the North Unit
− Hiking in the South Unit
− See the Stars in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
− Visit the Elkhorn Ranch Unit
− Visit Theodore Roosevelt's Maltese Cross Cabin
− Watch the Theodore Roosevelt National Park Film: ‐
Refuge of the American Spirit
− Wildlife Viewing - North Unit
− Wildlife Viewing - South Unit
Amenities:
− Accessible Rooms
− Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
− Baby Changing Station
− Cellular Signal
− Fire Extinguisher
− First Aid Kit Available
− Food/Drink - Snacks
− Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
− Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
− Information
− Information - Maps Available
− Information - Park Newspaper Available
− Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
− Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
− Parking - Auto
− Parking - Bus/RV
− Picnic Shelter/Pavilion
− Picnic Table
− Recycling
− Restroom
− Restroom - Accessible
− Telephone
− Toilet - Flush
− Trash/Litter Receptacles
− Water - Bottle-Filling Station
− Wheelchair Accessible
− Wheelchairs Available
Directions: Take exit 32 from Interstate 94. The ‐
rest stop off of the highway includes two ‐
buildings. One is a visitor center and one ‐
includes restrooms, as well as a scenic overlook.
Cottonwood Campground
Campground
North Dakota USA
(701) 623-4466
Description: Cottonwood Campground lies inside the ‐
park, about 5 miles from Medora, ND. It is the ‐
South Unit's only campground. Half the sites ‐
are by reservation at recreation.gov while all ‐
remaining sites are first come, first served. Most ‐
sites are suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups). ‐
Cottonwood Campground fills to capacity each ‐
afternoon, mid-May through mid-September.
Regulations Overview: Check out time is noon. ‐
Check in any time.
Reservation Info: Odd-numbered sites are ‐
reservable May through September. All campsites ‐
are first come, first served the rest of the year. ‐
Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance ‐
and no less than 5 days before your arrival. The ‐
group site is available by reservation only. Group ‐
site reservations begin each season on the first ‐
business day in March at 8:00 am MST. The park ‐
cannot take reservations - they must all be made ‐
through recreation.gov. Click RESERVATIONS below ‐
or call recreation.gov at 1 (877) 444-6777.
Total campsites: 76
Number of reservable campsites: 37
Number of first come first serve campsites: 36
Group campsites: 1
Tent only campsites: 12
Walk boat to campsites: 12
Activities:
− Astronomy
− Auto and ATV
− Biking
− Camping
− Food
− Guided Tours
− Hiking
− Horse Trekking
− Junior Ranger Program
− Museum Exhibits
− Park Film
− Shopping
− Wildlife Watching
Amenities:
− Amphitheater: Yes - seasonal
− Camp Store: No
− Cell Phone Reception: No
− DumpStation: No
− Firewood For Sale: No
− Food Storage Lockers: No
− Ice Available For Sale: No
− Internet Connectivity: No
− Laundry: No
− Potable Water: Yes - seasonal
− Showers: None
− Staff or Volunteer Host Onsite: Yes - seasonal
− Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal
− Toilets: Vault Toilets - year round
− Trash Recycling Collection: Yes - year round
Directions: Enter the South Unit in Medora. Travel ‐
5.5 miles on the scenic drive (East River Road). ‐
Cottonwood Campground is on the left. Stop at the ‐
campground’s self-registration kiosk for ‐
information on how to claim a campsite. If you ‐
have already made a reservation, you may go ‐
directly to your site.
Weather: Summers are warm (highs 80 - 100 degrees) ‐
with occasional thunderstorms and lots of wind. ‐
Winter is very cold with night time temperatures ‐
dropping well below zero.
River Bend Overlook
Overlook
North Dakota USA
Location: River Bend Overlook, North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Description: There are many beautiful views in ‐
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but perhaps none ‐
are better than the view from the shelter at River ‐
Bend Overlook. Built by the Civilian Conservation ‐
Corps circa 1937, this stone structure stands on ‐
the edge of a butte, providing a dramatic view of ‐
the Little Missouri River valley below. It also ‐
serves as a tangible example of the projects ‐
created by the CCC on the land that would ‐
eventually become Theodore Roosevelt National ‐
Park. While you enjoy the view from this shelter, ‐
reflect on these words from a badlands CCC veteran ‐
on the occasion of the CCC’s 50 th anniversary: ‐
“You learned how to live with other men, you ‐
learned self-esteem…you learned about ‐
yourself.”
Amenities:
− Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
− Parking - Auto
− Parking - Bus/RV
− Scenic View/Photo Spot
− Trash/Litter Receptacles