Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$30.00
An entrance fee is required to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park year-around. Fees are collected at entrance stations May through September and in visitor centers the rest of the year. The park does not issue timed entry permits. Self-pay stations are available when visitor centers and entrance stations are closed. Passes can be purchased online. The South Unit entrance station is in the town of Medora. The North Unit entrance station is 15 minutes south of Watford City. During the winter season (usually October through May) entrance fees can be paid or passes presented in the South or North Unit Visitor Center. If the visitor center is not open, there is a drop box near the flagpole where entrance fees can be deposited.
Valid for 7 days for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. More informationValid for 7 days for all persons traveling on a single, non-commercial motorcycle. More informationValid for 7 days for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, horse, or other non-motorized means of travel. More informationFor Organizations & BusinessesEntrance to all units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park for one 1-6 passenger capacity commercial vehicle and its occupants for 7 days.
Additional fee of $15 per person in addition to the $25 Commercial Vehicle fee. More informationEntrance to all units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park for one 7-15 passenger capacity commercial vehicle and its occupants for 7 days. More informationEntrance to all units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park for a 16-25 passenger capacity commercial vehicle and its occupants for 7 days. More informationEntrance to all units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park for one 25+ passenger capacity commercial vehicle and its occupants for 7 days. More informationAnnual Entrance - Park$55.00 The Theodore Roosevelt National Park Annual Park Pass is valid for one year from month of purchase. The pass admits the purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle). 2024 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
![]() Buy Your Digital Pass on Recreation.govWhether you're planning a single visit or coming back multiple times a year, enjoy the convenience of purchasing a Theodore Roosevelt National Park site-specific digital pass on Recreation.gov before you arrive. You have immediate access to your digital pass and can easily download it on your phone or tablet. Your pass will also be emailed as a PDF and can be printed out for display when you arrive.
Learn more about your pass options, find the right pass for you, and buy your pass online. Interagency Passes |
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Last updated: June 16, 2023