How much is the private vehicle entrance fee at Theodore Roosevelt?

Direct answer

$30 for one private vehicle, valid for 7 days.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $30
Admission unit: one private vehicle
Validity: 7 days

An entrance fee is required year-round and covers all units. Fees are collected at entrance stations May through September and inside visitor centers the rest of the year. The South Unit station is in Medora; the North Unit station is about 15 minutes south of Watford City. Self-pay stations operate when staffed locations are closed; there is a drop box near the visitor-center flagpole.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

An entrance fee is required to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park year-around. Fees are collected at entrance stations May through September and in visitor centers the rest of the year. The park does not issue timed entry permits.

Official fees and passes