Do I need a timed-entry permit to enter Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

No. There is no timed-entry system for general entry; purchase a 7-day vehicle pass or use an eligible pass online or at the gate.

Where can I buy passes for entry?

Digital passes are available online at Recreation.gov; you can also buy at the park gate.

Are campground sites first-come or reservation-based?

Regular campground sites are first-come, first-served; the Group Horse Campground site requires reservations; dispersed camping requires a backcountry permit.

Are pets allowed on trails?

Pets are allowed on leash in developed areas and along roadsides, but not on hiking trails.

What wildlife safety rules should I follow?

Keep at least 100 yards from bison and large animals, 25 yards from smaller animals; never approach or feed wildlife.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Trails

Attraction

Theodore Roosevelt National Park – Trails

Badlands Spur Trail

Boicourt Trail

Coal Vein Trail Turn

Drive the North Unit Scenic Drive

Drive the South Unit Scenic Drive

Painted Canyon Nature Trail

Painted Canyon Trail

Ridgeline Nature Trail

Talkington Trail Roadside Pulloff

The Long X Trail

Trail’s End

Visit the Elkhorn Ranch Unit