Winter in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The winter climate in western North Dakota is cold with occasional warming spells. Between December and February, average highs are in the 20s and 30s with average lows in the single digits. Temperatures vary wildly, and are often much warmer or colder than the average. Low temperatures commonly dip well below zero. Roads may be closed due to snow, but snowshoeing and skiing is a wonderful way to explore the park in winter.

Wildlife Viewing

Many watchable wildlife species inhabit Theodore Roosevelt National Park including bison, elk, prairie dogs, white-tail and mule deer, sharp-tailed grouse, golden eagles, feral horses, and pronghorns

Geology

Theodore Roosevelt said the badlands were "so fantastically broken in form and so bizarre in color as to seem hardly properly to belong to this earth." Discover the "grim fairyland" of Theodore Roosevelt National Park's geologic formations.

Theodore Roosevelt Social Media

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is experimenting with new ways to bring the park experience to visitors. We are currently using Twitter and Facebook and exploring additional ways for you to explore the park. This is an attempt to help you connect with Theodore Roosevelt National Park and to meet you where you are at, and where you expect us to be.