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 Medora--The AmericInn, the most luxurious choice, is located at 75 E. River Rd. S., 1 block south of the Medora Community Center (tel. 800/634-3444 or 701/623-4800; www.americinn.com). It has seasonal rates, ranging in the main tourist season from $97 to $191 double; American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

The Badlands Motel, on Pacific Avenue, and the Rough Riders Motel, at 301 Third Ave., both in Medora, charge $46 for a double in the winter, $83 in the summer. They both take American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. For reservations, call tel. 800/MEDORA-1 or 701/623-4444 (fax 701/623-4494; www.medora.com).

Custer's Cottage, located at 156 E. River Rd. S. in Medora, is a medium-sized house with two units, one main floor, and one basement. 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. 800/783-6366, PIN 0749, or 701/623-4378; www.custerscottage.com); prices range from $45 to $100, depending on how many bedrooms are used. 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 Bel-Vu Motel is located west of U.S. 85 on U.S. 10 (tel. 701/575-4245). A double costs $36 to $40 in the winter, $40 to $45 in the summer; 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). Rates range from $59 to $79 in the peak season; American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

In Beach--The Buckboard Inn is located at I-94 and N. Dak. 16 South (tel. 888/449-3599; fax 701/872-4794, ext. 127). A double costs $46 during the summer; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted. Pets are welcome.

In Watford City--The McKenzie Inn is located on U.S. 85 West (tel. 701/842-3980). The year-round rate is $44.50 for a double; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.

The Roosevelt Inn & Suites, on U.S. 85 West (tel. 800/887-9170 or 701/842-3686; www.rooseveltinn.com), has a new addition with a swimming pool, spa, sauna, and game room. Rates year-round are $46 for a double; American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted.