North Unit Visitor Center
47.6000, -103.2601 · Park boundary: National Park Service
A small visitor center is located at the park entrance for visitors to the North Unit. Speak with a ranger, receive assistance with any trip planning needs, obtain a backcountry permit, purchase a souvenir at the bookstore, or watch the park film, Refuge of the American Spirit. Restrooms are available at this location.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Visitor Center is open.
- WINTER HOURS (NOVEMBER - JUNE) · Nov 1, 2026 – May 30, 2027 · Every day 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Closed Christmas Eve · Dec 24, 2026 – Dec 24, 2026
- Closed Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- Closed New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Cancellation stamp for North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The North Unit entrance is on U.S. Highway 85, approximately 14 miles south of Watford City, ND and 50 miles north of Belfield, ND. The distance by road from Medora to the North Unit is approximately 70 miles. I-94 travelers can access U.S. Highway 85 at Exit 42 in Belfield, ND.
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