Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Billings/McKenzie/Mercer Counties, North Dakota · Theodore Roosevelt NP, 315 2nd Ave, Medora, ND 58645
Location Details
Type
Outdoor / Nature
Setting
Exterior
Parking
Yes
Power
No
Size
Vast
Prior Filming
No
Permit
Required
Visual Character
“Painted canyon badlands, Little Missouri River, bison, wild horses, prairie dog towns”
⚠️ Restrictions
No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.
About this location
Theodore Roosevelt National Park spans the rugged badlands of western North Dakota, offering filmmakers dramatic Painted Canyon vistas, the winding Little Missouri River, and abundant wildlife including roaming bison herds and wild horses set against sprawling prairie landscapes. The park's distinctive geological formations—layered buttes, colorful sediment stratas, and grassland plateaus—provide visually stunning exterior locations perfect for Westerns, documentaries, and period dramas, with accessible scenic drives and hiking areas throughout its three separate units. Permits are required for filming, making this North Dakota treasure an ideal choice for productions seeking authentic, untamed frontier aesthetics.
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