ParkwolfOpen in app

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

National Park · ND · US

Browse placesBrowse trailsFind wildlifeOpen the map
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Image credit: Parkwolf

Places in Theodore Roosevelt

Browse all places →
River Bend Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkRiver Bend OverlookClassic Little Missouri bend framed by a 1930s stone shelterParking · PulloutBuck Hill, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBuck HillShort, steep climb to the park’s best 360-degree badlands viewTrailhead · PulloutBadlands Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBadlands OverlookPanoramic badlands view with frequent bison and superb sunsetsParking · Scenic ViewpointBoicourt Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBoicourt OverlookSweeping badlands views with a quick stroll and sunset payoffTrailhead · PulloutOxbow Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkOxbow OverlookSweeping oxbow view at the end of the North Unit driveTrailhead · RestroomPainted Canyon Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkPainted Canyon OverlookHigh-reward badlands panorama with bison, trails, and full facilitiesScenic Viewpoint · ParkingSouth Unit Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkSouth Unit Visitor CenterStart here for permits, film, and Roosevelt's Maltese Cross CabinVisitor Center · RestroomWind Canyon Overlook, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkWind Canyon OverlookShort walk to a classic badlands sunset over the Little MissouriTrailhead · Parking

Trails in Theodore Roosevelt

Browse all trails →
Riverbend Overlook Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkEasyRiverbend Overlook TrailQuick stroll to the CCC stone shelter with the park’s grandest view0.3 mi · 24 minUpper Caprock Coulee Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkModerateUpper Caprock Coulee TrailBadlands ridge walk with nonstop Little Missouri River views2 mi · 1 hrCaprock Coulee Loop, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkModerateCaprock Coulee LoopCoulees, caprock hoodoos, and big Little Missouri views.4.3 mi · 2.5 hrEkblom Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkModerateEkblom TrailSouth Unit sampler: river ford, prairie dogs, and big views5.2 mi · 2.5 hrMaah Daah Hey Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkChallengingMaah Daah Hey TrailBadlands epic linking all three units—big views, bigger logistics142.3 mi · 56.7 hrWind Canyon Trail, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkEasyWind Canyon TrailTiny loop with huge sunset views over the Little Missouri River0.4 mi · 20 minBig Plateau Loop, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkModerateBig Plateau LoopBadlands views with a spicy river ford and bison on the plateau5.2 mi · 2.5 hrJones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock Loop, Theodore Roosevelt National ParkChallengingJones/Lower Talkington/Lower Paddock LoopLong, wildlife-rich badlands loop with sun, mud, and big views11.4 mi · 7 hr

Find wildlife in Theodore Roosevelt

Browse all wildlife →
Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBisonReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM1,082 sightingsWild Horse in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkWild HorseReports peak in the evening, around 7 PM332 sightingsWapiti in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkWapitiReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM26 sightingsBighorn Sheep in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBighorn SheepReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AM44 sightingsPronghorn in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkPronghornReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PM83 sightingsMule Deer in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkMule DeerReports peak in the evening, around 8 PM153 sightingsCoyote in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkCoyoteReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AM99 sightingsBlack-tailed Prairie Dog in Theodore Roosevelt National ParkBlack-tailed Prairie DogReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AM797 sightings

Before you go

Browse all alerts →
CAUTION

Fire Weather Watch for the park area

Prepare for critical fire-weather conditions in Theodore Roosevelt National Park from Thursday afternoon through early Thursday evening. - The National Weather Service issued the watch because warm, breezy conditions, relative humidity of 12–20%, and abundant dry vegetation are expected; west winds are forecast at 15–20 mph with gusts around 30 mph. - Any fires that develop may spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. - Listen for later updates and a possible upgrade to a Red Flag Warning. Check current park conditions before traveling.

Official details →
CLOSURE

Ridgeline Nature Trail inaccessible

Do not plan to use the South Unit’s Ridgeline Nature Trail: it is currently inaccessible because of a road collapse. - The trail is 0.6 mile long. - Other South Unit hiking options listed by the park include Coal Vein Trail (0.8 mile), Wind Canyon Trail (0.4 mile), and Buck Hill (0.1 mile). Check current park conditions before traveling.

Official details →

The whole park

46.9790, -103.5387
Open the official map PDFGet the offline map

PARKWOLF TOUR GUIDE

Like a tour guide in your car.

Parkwolf automatically chimes in with upcoming places, tips, hidden gems, history, and wildlife info as you drive through Theodore Roosevelt.
Download Parkwolf on the App StoreGet Parkwolf on Google Play
The Parkwolf tour guide sitting on a phone mounted in a car
Get the Audio Tour Guide for your drive through Theodore RooseveltOpen Parkwolf