Rough Rider State Recreation Site

Rough Rider State Recreation Site is a public state park in North Dakota near Medora in Billings County. Spanning 63 acres and established in 1970, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Rough Rider State Recreation Site is located near Medora, North Dakota. The park’s coordinates are 46.8958, -103.5397.

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Rough Rider State Recreation Site is one of many outstanding state parks in North Dakota. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in North Dakota guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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