National Park Service · North Dakota

Roundup Group Horse Camp

National Park Service · North Dakota, United States · in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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Sites
1
Season
May 1 to October 31
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
No
Dump station
No
Laundry
No
Pets
Yes
Elevation
2,372 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Nearest town
MEDORA
Address
PO Box 7, MEDORA, ND, 58645
Phone
701-623-4466 (NOTE PARK DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS)
Activities
Birding, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing

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About

Overview

For groups with or without horses visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Roundup Horse Campground is a great place to stay. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open from May 1 to October 31.

Recreation

Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground. Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details.

Facilities

Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. The site can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The site can accommodate up to 20 people with 20 horses or 30 people without horses. There are no hookups or a dump station. Depending on the weather, water may/may not be available during May and October; however a water fill station is available for campers, located in Cottonwood Campground. All wheeled vehicles and trailers must remain on roadways or pads.

Natural Features

The Little Missouri River is the central, unifying feature of this wild and broken land where, as a young man, Theodore Roosevelt ranched and hunted in the 1880s. The park is part of both the Northern Great Plains and the West, blending a rich natural beauty with diverse human history. The rugged topography, with its flora and fauna, also provides an opportunity to discover the badlands environment as Roosevelt once did. It is a place to experience a land and way of life that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt's attitudes and philosophy regarding conservation. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately 12 miles to the south. The Little Missouri National Grasslands is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres. It is located in western North Dakota and is managed by the Medora Ranger District in Dickinson, ND and the McKenzie Ranger District in Watford City, ND. The National Grassland provides additional recreation opportunities in the area.

Fees

Roundup Group Campsite - Nightly Rate: $70. Exclusive use of Roundup Group Horse Camp by one group of up to 20 people and 20 horses or 30 people without horses. Maximum stay is 5 nights.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January30°12°-21°48°11 of 11
February31°11°-31°56°11 of 11
March42°24°-12°68°11 of 11
April51°32°8°82°10 of 11
May67°45°33°84°0 of 11
June76°56°47°93°0 of 11
July86°63°52°105°0 of 11
August83°61°49°102°0 of 11
September74°53°36°95°0 of 11
October57°40°20°78°6 of 10
November46°29°-6°65°10 of 10
December33°18°-25°56°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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