Can you reserve a site at North Unit Visitor Center?

No. North Unit Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

North Unit Visitor Center

Facility · North Dakota ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Theodore Roosevelt National Park (National Park) · Open Access

2,002 ft
Elevation

North Unit Visitor Center — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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.

Getting there

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.

47.60000, -103.26010 · 47°36'0.0"N 103°15'36.4"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, 0 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Park Sign at Entrance to North Unit — Photo: NPS Photo/K. Kitzhoffer · Recreation.gov

North Unit Visitor Center With Park Sign — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about North Unit Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at North Unit Visitor Center?: No. North Unit Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-17.

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