Roundup Group Horse Camp
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $70.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- November 1 to April 30
- Sites
- 1 total · 1 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 701-623-4466 (NOTE PARK DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS)
- Coordinates
- 47.0069, -103.5056
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. 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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Roundup Group Horse Camp free?
No. Roundup Group Horse Camp charges $70.00. 1 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Roundup Group Horse Camp has 1 sites on record. 1 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Roundup Group Horse Camp open?
The season on record runs November 1 to April 30. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Enter the South Unit in Medora. Roundup is about 12 miles north on East River Road. The last 1.5 miles of the route is gravel. Follow signs to the camp. The campground is gated. The lock combination is given to registered campers when they arrive at the park entrance.
What is the weather like at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Summers are warm (highs 80 - 100 degrees) with occasional thunderstorms and lots of wind. Night time lows in the summer are in the 50s to 60s but begin dropping below zero by late September or early October.
What are the rules at Roundup Group Horse Camp?
Only certified weed-free forage is allowed in the park. Horseback riding is permitted on all backcountry trails as well as cross country (off-trail travel). For safety reasons, horses are not permitted on nature trails (trails under 1 mile), or in general-use campgrounds and picnic areas. Horseback riders must abide by regulations regarding horse use. Check in / check out time is noon.
Nearby
- Cottonwood Group Site (ND)3.9 mi
- Cottonwood Campground4.1 mi
- Cottonwood Campground (ND)4.1 mi
- Wannagan Campground5.0 mi
- Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)8.7 mi
- Buffalo Gap Campground8.8 mi
- Whitetail Campground16.3 mi
- Elkhorn Campground17.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
