Scenic drive
Theodore Roosevelt National Park South Unit loop
Medora, North Dakota
Loop road through painted badlands with bison, wild horses and prairie dogs.
- Price
- Park entry fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 4 hours
The South Unit loop climbs through banded badlands and drops to the Little Missouri River. Bison, wild horses and a big prairie dog town often appear beside the road. Allow half a day with stops at overlooks.
Good to know
- Never approach bison
- Start early for animals
- The loop is paved and fine for cars
- Best time
- Early morning
- Open
- All year; check winter closures
- Getting there
- Paved loop; some RV length limits
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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