Roundup Group Horse Camp

Overview 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. Recreation Hikers and horseback riders can access the estimated 70 miles (113 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground.

Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details. Facilities 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. 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.

Nearby Attractions The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately 12 miles to the south. 03 million acres.