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NRSO |
| description |
For groups visiting the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Juniper Campground Group Site is a great place to stay. Located four miles from the entrance to the North Unit of the park, the Group Site is open from May through October. |
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The North Unit entrance is along U.S. Highway 85, approximately 14 miles south of Watford City, ND and 50 miles north of Belfield, ND. The distance by road from Medora to the North Unit is approximately 70 miles. I-94 travelers can access U.S. Highway 85 at Exit 42 in Belfield, ND. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided at this facility. The site can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The group site can accommodate between seven and 60 people with a maximum of 20 passenger vehicles. There are no hookups; a dump station is available for campers. All wheeled vehicles and trailers must remain on roadways or pads. |
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Juniper Campground Group Site |
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72481 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72481&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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During the busy season of May 1 through October 31, campers may stay a maximum of 14 night total in Juniper Campground and a maximum of 30 days total in a calendar year. This includes the non-reservation, self-registration season of November through April. Generators hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Generators must have an effective muffler. A separate park entrance fee of $20 per vehicle is required; pass is valid for seven days; interagency passes are accepted. Gathering of dead and downed firewood is allowed. During hot and dry summer months, fire restrictions are common and campfires (including charcoal fires) may be prohibited. Vehicles taller than 13 ft.: Trees in the campground may not be trimmed to accommodate vehicles of this size. Camping equipment may experience significant damage for which the NPS is not responsible. There are no shower or laundry facilities located in the park. If using an Interagency Lifetime Pass for a camping fee discount, the pass must be present upon check-in. Check-in/out: Noon Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The town of Watford City has shopping, restaurants, amenities and a theater is located approximately 15 miles to the north. 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. |
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| orientationDescription |
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. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer. |
| recreationDescription |
Hikers can access the Achenbach Trail and Little Mo Trail directly from the facility. The Achenbach Trail (17.7 miles), climbs from river bottomland up through the Achenbach Hills, drops to the river again, climbs to Oxbow Overlook along the way of a spur trail, and returns north of the river to the campground. Ask about the conditions of the river crossing before hiking. The Little Mo Trail (1.1 miles) is a self-guiding nature trail that begins at Juniper Campground and goes through river woodlands and badlands. |