Can you reserve a site at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?

Yes, Juniper Campground Group Site (ND) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND).

Are campfires allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?

Campfires are allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Juniper Campground Group Site (ND), North Dakota — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

For groups visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground Group Site is a great place to stay. Located four miles (6.4 km) from the entrance to the North Unit of the park, the Group Site is open from May through October.

Recreation

Hikers can access the Achenbach Trail and Little Mo Trail directly from the facility. The Achenbach Trail (17.7 miles/28.5 km), climbs from river bottomland up through the Achenbach Hills, drops to the river again, climbs to Oxbow Overlook along the way of a spur trail, and returns north of the river to the campground. Ask about the conditions of the river crossing before hiking. The Little Mo Trail (1.1 miles/1.8 km) is a self-guiding nature trail that begins at Juniper Campground and goes through river woodlands and badlands. Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website.

Facilities

Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. The site can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The group site can accommodate between seven and 60 people with a maximum of 20 passenger vehicles. There are no hookups; a dump station is available for campers. 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. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Watford City has shopping, restaurants, amenities and a theater is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) to the north. The Little Missouri National Grassland is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres (416,826 ha). 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.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Up to 60 people per site
Loops: North Loop

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables.

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1 campsite at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Juniper Group	North Loop	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	60	♿ 🐾

Getting there

The North Unit entrance is along U.S. Highway 85, approximately 14 miles (22.5 km) south of Watford City, ND and 50 miles (80 km) north of Belfield, ND. The distance by road from Medora to the North Unit is approximately 70 miles (113 km). Interstate 94 travelers can access U.S. Highway 85 at Exit 42 in Belfield, ND.

47.59417, -103.33389 · 47°35'39.0"N 103°20'2.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	24	30	42	56	67	76	85	84	74	57	41	28
Low °F	2	7	18	30	41	50	56	54	43	31	18	6
Precip in	0.5	0.4	0.6	1.2	2.7	3.1	2.6	1.8	1.6	1.3	0.6	0.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)

Can you reserve a site at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?: Yes, Juniper Campground Group Site (ND) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Juniper Campground Group Site (ND) have?: 1 site.
Are pets allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND).
Are campfires allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)?: Campfires are allowed at Juniper Campground Group Site (ND). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)

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Cottonwood Campground (ND) 45.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Unit Visitor Center 3.5 mi · Facility
Summit Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
Magpie Campground 20.8 mi · Campground
Whitetail Picnic Area 27.4 mi · Campground
Elkhorn Campground 29.7 mi · Campground
Wannagan Campground 39.1 mi · Campground
Bourgeois House Visitor Center 43.1 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 701-842-2333 (NOTE PARK DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS)
Email THRO_Fees_Reservations@nps.gov
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-02.

Juniper Campground Group Site (ND)