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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Fees & Reservations

Entrance fees are required at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Those fees are listed below.

To access the park one must pay the entrance fee at the entrance station or the park's visitor center if the entrance station is closed. One may also enter the park if they hold a valid America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

The new interagency pass series is called the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. All National Parks Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Eagle Hologram, Golden Access and Golden Age Passports will continue to be honored according to the provisions of the pass. Only paper Golden Age and Access Passports may be exchanged free of charge for new plastic passes.

 

ENTRANCE FEES

Private vehicle including motorcycle
$10.00 per vehicle - Valid for 7 days
Entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. Good for both North and South Units. Non-transferable.

Individual - Entrance by foot, bike, horse, etc.
$5.00 per person - Valid for 7 days
Per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, horse, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. Good for both North and South Units. Children under 16 are admitted free. Non-transferable.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Annual Park Pass
$20.00 per vehicle - Valid for one year from month of purchase
Admits 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). Children under 16 are admitted free. Non-transferable and does not cover camping fees.

Commercial Tour Vehicles
1-6 passenger capacity - $25.00 plus $5.00 per person fee
7-15 passenger capacity - $50.00, no per person fee
16-25 passenger capacity - $60.00, no per person fee
Over 25 passenger capacity - $150.00, no per person fee

America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Program
Annual Pass
$80.00 - Valid for one year from month of purchase
This pass is available to the general public and provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder/s and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas. Children under 16 are admitted free. The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.  

Senior Pass
$10.00 - Valid for holder's lifetime
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Senior Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires. 

Access Pass
Free
This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. documentation is required to obtain the pass. Acceptable documentation includes: statement by a licensed physician; document issued by Federal agency such as the Veteran's Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Security Income; or document issued by a State agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency. The pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free). The pass can only be obtained in person at the park. The Access Pass provides a 50 percent discount on some Expanded Amenity Fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launching, and specialized interpretive services. In some cases where Expanded Amenity Fees are charged, only the pass holder will be given the 50 percent price reduction. The pass is non-transferable and generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessionaires.

Volunteer Pass
Free
This pass is for volunteers acquiring 500 service hours on a cumulative basis. It provides access to and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee for a year, beginning from the date of award. The pass admits the pass holder and passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and pass holder + 3 adults, not to exceed 4 adults, at per person fee areas (children under 16 are admitted free).

Academic fee waiver guidelines, click here

For the academic fee waiver application form, click here

CAMPING FEE

$10.00 per unit per day - No reservations
Cottonwood Campground - South Unit
Juniper Campground - North Unit

Group Campsites
$2.00 per person per day-minimum $20.00 per day. Reservations required
Cottonwood Group Site (Cottonwood Campground) - South Unit
Juniper Group Site (Juniper Campground) - North Unit
Roundup Horse Campground

 

Elkhorn Ranch  

Did You Know?
Theodore Roosevelt's home ranch was the Elkhorn Ranch, located on the Little Missouri River 35 miles north of Medora.
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Last Updated: February 18, 2009 at 12:31 EST