Can you just drive through Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers paved scenic drives in the North and South Units of the park. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit through the park is 25 mph.
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An entrance fee is required to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park year-around.
I had low expectations for this park but it now lists up decently high on the national parks I've gone to. The rolling hills with prairie grass are very pretty. The bison, prairie dogs, and turkeys all make the place special. It is not crowded at all making it such a peaceful place to be.
The park is open year-round, but for wildlife viewing, hiking, and camping, we think the best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park is from late May through June.
The park is an excellent place to watch meteor showers. Occasionally, the Northern Lights or aurora borealis, may be visible, adding startling color and movement to the night sky. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a great place to view the night sky, but, like other areas, there are threats to its relative darkness.
No lodging is available inside Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lodging is available adjacent to the South Unit in Medora, ND, and in the nearby communities of Beach (25 miles), Belfield (15 miles), and Dickinson, ND (35 miles).
Theodore Roosevelt Island serves as a wilderness retreat for the residents of the Washington, D. C., area and is not a tourist destination. There are a few hiking trails and a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, who served from 1901 to 1909.
Entrance PassesThere is no fee to enter Theodore Roosevelt Island. Enjoy your visit! If you plan to visit other parks with an entrance fee, learn more about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass series and fee-free days in the national parks.
Enjoy the Views along Scenic DriveThis road twists and turns through the badlands, going past overlooks and next to prairie dog towns. Along Scenic Drive, there is a very good chance that you will see bison. Also keep a look out for mule deer, prairie dogs, pronghorns, coyotes, and golden eagles.