Hotels

There are no accommodations or dining facilities in the park, but you will find hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts, as well as a variety of modest restaurants in Medora, Belfield, and Beach near the South Unit, and in Watford City near the North Unit. Most are open year-round, but some may close in the winter. Rates are highest in summer.

In Mendora

The AmericInn, the most luxurious choice, is at 75 E. River Rd. S., 1 block south of the Medora Community Center (tel. 866/661-7615 or 800/396-5007; www.americinn.com). It has seasonal rates, ranging in the main tourist season from $85 to $220 double; American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

The Badlands Motel, on Pacific Avenue, with 115 air-conditioned rooms, charges $69 (off-season) up to $135 in high season for a double. It's open April to October and has a heated swimming pool and a miniature golf course. The Rough Riders Motel, at 301 3rd Ave., has been newly renovated and is opening 68 additional rooms in 2010, as well as a restaurant. Rates range from $179 to $199 double. Their season is June to September. Both take American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. For reservations at both motels, call tel. 800/MEDORA-1 [633-6721] or 701/623-4444; www.medora.com.

Custer's Cottage, at 156 E. River Rd. S. in Medora, is a medium-size, air-conditioned house with two units, one main floor, and one lower level. Each unit has separate private entrances, full kitchens, large living rooms, cable TV, up to four bedrooms, and laundry facilities. It is open year-round by advance reservations (tel. 888/385-2574 or 701/623-4378; www.custerscottage.com); prices range from $50 to $105, depending on how many bedrooms are used and length of stay (one group or party per night per unit). Credit cards are not accepted for payment but may be used to reserve a room. The facility is 2 miles from Maah Daah Hey Trail. This is a smoke-free facility.

In Belfield

The Cowboy Inn is west of U.S. 85 on U.S. 10 (tel. 866/901-4245 or 701/575-4245; www.cowboyinn-nd.com). A double costs $44 to $79, depending on the season; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

The Trapper's Inn is located at I-94 and U.S. 85 North, 15 minutes from Medora (tel. 800/284-1855 or 701/575-4261; www.trapperskettle.co). Rates range from $81 to $91 double in the peak season; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

In Beach

The Buckboard Inn, with 39 rooms, is located at I-94 and N. Dak. 16 South (tel. 888/449-3599; 701/872-4794). A double costs $66 during the summer; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Pets are welcome.

In Watford City

The McKenzie Inn, with 13 rooms, is on U.S. 85 West (tel. 800/842-3989 or 701/444-3980; www.mckenzieinn.com). The year-round rate is $59 for a double, $47 for a single; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Senior and AAA rates.

The Roosevelt Inn & Suites, on U.S. 85 West (tel. 800/887-9170 or 701/842-3686; www.rooseveltinn.com), with 50 rooms, has a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and game room. Rates year-round are $60 single, $73 double, suites $70 to $143; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Continental breakfast and handicapped facilities are available.

Camping

Cottonwood Campground in the South Unit and Juniper Campground in the North Unit are operated on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll find drinking water, flush toilets, public telephones (Cottonwood only), and fire grates in both campgrounds, but no showers or RV hookups. Juniper Campground has an RV dump station, but Cottonwood does not. Camping costs $10 per night; holders of Senior or Access passes pay $5. Campgrounds are open year-round, but the availability of water is limited during the winter.

Camping for organized groups is available at both campgrounds, and reservations are required.

Camping with horses is permitted only at the Roundup Group Horse Campground in the South Unit; reservations are required.

Other privately run and Forest Service campgrounds are located near both units of the park, and you can get a list from park offices.