National Parks in North Dakota
North Dakota has one national park: Theodore Roosevelt National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt | $30 per car | Not required | Late May through September brings open facilities and green prairie, and September adds fall color in the river bottoms, bugling elk and fewer crowds. | Two days lets you drive the South Unit loop and make the trip to the North Unit; add a half day for Elkhorn Ranch. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Mount Rushmore National MemorialSouth Dakota · about 210 miles as the crow flies
- Badlands National ParkSouth Dakota · about 232 miles as the crow flies
- Wind Cave National ParkSouth Dakota · about 232 miles as the crow flies
- Yellowstone National ParkWyoming, Montana, Idaho · about 374 miles as the crow flies
- Grand Teton National ParkWyoming · about 409 miles as the crow flies
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