Juniper Campground Group Site

About

Juniper Campground Group Site sits in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, offering a group camping experience in the rugged North Dakota Badlands along the Little Missouri River. The site is designed for groups of 7 to 60 people and can accommodate up to 20 vehicles including tents, trailers, and smaller RVs. Note that vehicles over 13 feet in height may have difficulty navigating due to tree branches in the campground. The location provides direct access to two notable trails. The Achenbach Trail spans 17.7 miles, climbing from river bottomland through the Achenbach Hills with a spur to Oxbow Overlook. The Little Mo Trail is a 1.1-mile self-guiding nature walk through river woodlands and badlands habitat. The surrounding cottonwood forest turns golden in fall, and summer visitors can cool off in the Little Missouri River. Reservations are required and open on the first business day of March at 8:00 AM MT via Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. The site operates from May through October. Maximum stay during the busy season (May 1 through September 30) is 14 nights, with a 30-day annual limit.

Directions

The North Unit entrance is on U.S. Highway 85, approximately 14 miles south of Watford City, ND and 50 miles north of Belfield, ND. From Interstate 94, take Exit 42 at Belfield to access U.S. Highway 85. The campground is 5.5 miles from the North Unit entrance on the scenic drive.