Roundup Group Horse Camp
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.
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Site mix
| group equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Camp | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 30 / – | Yes | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site Horse Camp is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The South Unit entrance is in Medora, ND. Medora is accessible via Interstate 94 Exits 24 and 27 in North Dakota. Note exit 27 is westbound exit only. Medora is 133 miles (214 km) west of Bismarck, ND and 27 miles (43 km) east of the Montana state line.
| Nearest town | Medora, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47.0069° N, 103.5056° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBear
48 mi from the campground · 10 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 3 miBuffalo Gap ↗18.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Dakota Prairie Grasslands begins about 0.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.3 miDakota Prairie Grasslands ↗National Grassland · Forest Service · 1,384,927 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Peaceful Valley RanchBuilding · Medora · 3.3 mi
- St. Mary's Catholic ChurchBuilding · Medora · 6.4 mi
- De Mores Memorial ParkSite · Medora · 6.5 mi
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.
Recreation
Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.
Nearby
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.
Guidebooks for Theodore Roosevelt National Park and camping across the country
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- 2017 Guide to the Wild Horses of Theodore Roosevelt National ParkNorth Dakota Badlands, 2016Find at Bookshop.org
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Sites at Roundup Group Horse Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Roundup Group Horse Camp have?
1 site, including 1 group equestrian.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
There are no hookups or a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Site Horse Camp is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Medora, North Dakota. The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately 12 miles to the south.
Source: Getting there
What if Roundup Group Horse Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cottonwood Group Site (3.9 mi), Cottonwood Campground (4.1 mi), and Buffalo Gap Campground (8.7 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Roundup Group Horse Camp in?
Roundup Group Horse Camp is a Theodore Roosevelt National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Theodore Roosevelt National Park