1.9 mi
Distance
266 ft
Elev. Gain
41m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Prairie Dog Trail is an out-and-back trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in McKenzie County, North Dakota. It is 1.9 miles long. The nearest town is Watford City, North Dakota, about 12 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 624 ft |
| High point | 1.2 mi | 628 ft |
| End | 1.9 mi | 624 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Watford City, ND · about 12 mi away
- County:
- McKenzie County, ND
- Jurisdiction:
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:701-623-4466
- Address:315 Second Avenue · Medora, ND · 58645
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Juniper Campground - Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1.4 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt National Park
Grassy Butte, ND
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Juniper Campground Group Site
1.5 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt National Park
Watford City, ND
Reservable
CCC Campground (ND)
4 mi awayLittle Missouri National Grassland
Watford City, ND
Check official pricing25 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Watford RV Park
7.8 mi awayWatford City, SD
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Bennett
8.2 mi awayLittle Missouri National Grassland
Grassy Butte, ND
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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