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Theodore Roosevelt National Park: reservations, fees, camping and weather
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota: what you need to book, what it costs, and when the weather is mildest. Checked November 2026.
Do you need a reservation to enter?
The park does not use timed entry permits.
Fees and passes
$30 per private vehicle (7 days).
Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
An America the Beautiful pass covers entrance at every national park. US citizens and residents get free entry on national park fee-free days.
Camping: how to book
Camping and permits differ by area; reservable sites and permits are booked on Recreation.gov. Many Recreation.gov campgrounds open on a rolling window months ahead and sell out within minutes; if yours is full, set up a cancellation alert.
Campgrounds on Recreation.gov (5)
| Campground | Sites | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Campground (ND) | 72 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Juniper Campground (ND) | 48 | Campground | Book ↗ |
| Cottonwood Group Site (ND) | 1 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Juniper Campground Group Site (ND) | 1 | Group | Book ↗ |
| Roundup Group Horse Camp | 1 | Group | Book ↗ |
From Recreation.gov's official data (RIDB), November 2026. Campgrounds run by park concessioners and some first-come sites aren't on Recreation.gov, so check the park's camping page too. When can I book?
Official planning pages
The park's own pages for the things that change: conditions, closures, camping and permits.
Key dates
- Wed 11 Nov 2026 National parks fee-free day: Veterans Day Confirmed
- December 2026 · exact dates not announced 2027 national park fee-free days announced Expected
Weather by month
| Month | Camping weather | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Snow | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor · 0 | 28°F | 3°F | 0.3 in | 4.4 in | 8 h 51 m |
| February | Poor · 0 | 32°F | 8°F | 0.4 in | 7.2 in | 10 h 10 m |
| March | Poor · 16 | 44°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 3.8 in | 11 h 43 m |
| April | Good · 74 | 56°F | 30°F | 1.6 in | 3.4 in | 13 h 28 m |
| May | Great · 100 | 67°F | 40°F | 2.6 in | 0.4 in | 14 h 58 m |
| June | Great · 100 | 77°F | 50°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 15 h 47 m |
| July | Great · 86 | 86°F | 56°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in | 15 h 27 m |
| August | Great · 87 | 85°F | 53°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in | 14 h 08 m |
| September | Great · 100 | 74°F | 43°F | 1.4 in | 0.1 in | 12 h 26 m |
| October | Great · 81 | 58°F | 30°F | 1.2 in | 1.8 in | 10 h 43 m |
| November | Poor · 11 | 42°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 3.0 in | 9 h 13 m |
| December | Poor · 0 | 31°F | 7°F | 0.6 in | 6.0 in | 8 h 28 m |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the Medora, ND weather station (2,268 ft). Higher trails are colder; temperatures usually drop about 3–5°F per 1,000 ft. "Camping weather" is our simple score: best with highs of 62–82°F, nights above freezing and under 3 in of precipitation. It rates weather only, not road closures, snow on trails or crowds. Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th. About NOAA normals ↗
Questions
Do I need a reservation to enter Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
The park does not use timed entry permits.
How much does it cost to enter Theodore Roosevelt?
$30 per private vehicle (7 days). Non-US residents can buy the America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass ($250).
When is the weather mildest at Theodore Roosevelt?
Using NOAA averages at the park's weather station, average highs are between 60°F and 85°F in May to June, September. July is warmest (about 86°F) and January has the coldest nights (about 3°F).
Sources: Theodore Roosevelt fees and passes (nps.gov), NOAA station data. Rules change; always check the official park site before you go.
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