Rough Rider State Park

5 Things to do at Rough Rider State Park

Rough Rider is the perfect spot for visitors seeking adventure. In the early spring, canoeing and kayaking is popular on the Little Missouri River, North Dakota's only State Scenic River. Horseback riding, hiking and biking are also popular activities on the Maah Daah Hey Trail.

horseback riding
Horseback Riding

Rough Rider State Park is one of North Dakota's designated horse parks, set up with 66 corrals and additional amenities to accommodate equestrian users. Ride the Badlands.

kayaking on the river
Canoeing/Kayaking

 In the early spring, canoeing and kayaking the Little Missouri River is a popular activity.  Traversing the 274-mile-long Little Missouri River offers a unique perspective of the Badlands.

hiking on the Maah Daah Hey trail
Hiking/Biking

Horseback riding, hiking and biking are popular activities on the 144-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail, accessible from the park.

golfing at bully pulpit
Golf Bully Pulpit

Tee it up in one of the more picturesque golf courses in the country. Bully Pulpit is carved into the Badlands near Medora.

camping at TRNP
Camping

There will be over 70 modern campsites and more modern facilities that will enhance the experience of camping under North Dakota skies, with improved access to the park’s surroundings.