Campgrounds in Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt National Park has 3 campgrounds on the National Park Service record, 127 sites in total. 3 take reservations. Hours, fees, amenities and access for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
3 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Cottonwood Campground76 sitesReservationsCottonwood Campground lies inside the park, about 5 miles from Medora, ND. It is the South Unit's only campground. Beginning May 1, 2026 all sites are by reservation at recreation.gov. Most sites are suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups). Cottonwood Campground fills to capacity each afternoon, mid-May through mid-September.
Juniper Campground50 sitesReservationsJuniper Campground is 5 miles from Hwy 85 and is the only campground in the park's North Unit. All sites are open to tent camping and most can also be used by vehicles/RVs (no hookups). Beginning May 1, 2026 all sites are only available by reservation at recreation.gov. Due to limited cell service in the North Unit, it is recommended to make reservations before arriving at the park. See the RESERVATIONS section below.
Roundup Group Horse Camp1 sitesReservationsRoundup is the park's only camping facility in which horses are permitted. This private campsite is located 12 miles from Medora, ND in the park's South Unit. It is reserved by one group at a time; space is not be shared among different parties. Reservations for Roundup begin each season on the first business day in March at 8:00 am MST. See the RESERVATIONS section below. Roundup can accommodate up to 20 people and 20 horses or 30 people if camping without horses.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04