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Theodore Roosevelt National Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
- Private vehicle, 7 days
- $30[1]
- Busiest month (2025)
- July[2]
- Recreation visits, 2025
- 729,893[3]
- Campgrounds
- 5[4]
Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a National Park in North Dakota run by the U.S. National Park System[5]. NPS lists a $30 entrance fee for a private vehicle, good for 7 days[1], and the park stays open around the clock all year[6].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Vehicle[1] | $30 |
| Motorcycle[7] | $25 |
| Per Person[8] | $15 |
| Annual Entrance - Park[9] | $55 |
The America the Beautiful pass is accepted here[10].
Entrance fee payment is cashless (card or mobile payment)[11].
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[12] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[12] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[12] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[12] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[12] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[12] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[12] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS says all three units of the park are open at all hours on every day of the year[6]. The grounds stay open even at times when the visitor centers and entrance stations are shut[6]. In winter, snow may close some or all park roads, so check current conditions first[13]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 155,747 recreation visits[2]. The quietest month in 2025 was January with 850 visits[2].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 850 |
| February | 2,037 |
| March | 9,557 |
| April | 11,491 |
| May | 77,061 |
| June | 132,952 |
| July | 155,747 |
| August | 151,582 |
| September | 127,296 |
| October | 50,520 |
| November | 7,946 |
| December | 2,854 |
Camping
NPS and Recreation.gov list 5 campgrounds in the park[4]. The two largest are Cottonwood Campground with 72 sites and Juniper Campground with 48 sites[4]. There are also group sites and the Roundup Group Horse Camp[4]. NPS lists nightly fees for individual sites from $5 to $20[4].
- Cottonwood Campground, 72 sites[4]
- Juniper Campground, 48 sites
- Cottonwood Group Site, 1 sites
- Roundup Group Horse Camp, 1 sites
- Juniper Campground Group Site, 1 sites
Pets and dogs
Under the national NPS pet rule, pets must be crated, caged or on a leash of six feet or less wherever they are allowed[14]. Pets cannot go into public buildings, and the park may close more areas to them[14]. NPS marks 9 of its listed things to do as pet friendly, including birding, wildlife viewing and biking the North Unit and South Unit scenic drives[15].
Before you go
- NPS lists entrance fees here as cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment[11].
- The park accepts the America the Beautiful pass for entrance[10].
- NPS lists an annual pass for this park alone at $55[9].
- NPS has 3 visitor centers: North Unit, South Unit and Painted Canyon[16].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm them on the official NPS park page before your trip.
Questions people ask
- How much is the entrance fee at Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
- NPS lists $30 for a private vehicle[1], $25 for a motorcycle[7] and $15 per person on foot or bike[8]. Each is valid for 7 days[1].
- Is Theodore Roosevelt National Park open year round?
- Yes, NPS says the park is open at all hours on every day of the year[6]. In winter, snow may close some or all park roads[13].
- When is Theodore Roosevelt National Park busiest?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 155,747 recreation visits[2]. January was the quietest with 850[2].
Facts and sources
- Entrance fee, Private Vehicle: $30. National Park Service
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 796,085, 2022: 668,679, 2023: 746,862, 2024: 732,951, 2025: 729,893. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Campgrounds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (list on this page). National Park Service
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Park) in North Dakota. National Park Service
- Operating hours, Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Theodore Roosevelt National Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This applies to all units of the park; North Unit, South Unit, and Elkhorn Ranch Unit. Even when entrance stations and... National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Motorcycle: $25. National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Per Person: $15. National Park Service
- Annual Entrance - Park: $55. National Park Service
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park accepts the America the Beautiful (interagency) pass for entrance. National Park Service
- Entrance fees at Theodore Roosevelt National Park are cashless (cards or mobile payment, no cash) according to NPS. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Theodore Roosevelt National Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 23 things to do at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Hike the Petrified Forest, Hike Skyline Vista Trail, Birding in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Wildlife Viewing - South Unit, Wildlife Viewing - North Unit, Visit the Elkhorn Ranch Unit,... National Park Service
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 3 (North Unit Visitor Center, South Unit Visitor Center, Painted Canyon Visitor Center). National Park Service