Spirit of the Badlands
Quick Facts
Why Medora & the Badlands
Medora sits at the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit, a 70,000-acre expanse of dramatic Badlands scenery that so moved a young Theodore Roosevelt he later wrote he would not have been president without his time here. The tiny town, population 125 year-round, comes alive each summer with the Medora Musical, a Pitchfork Steak Fondue dinner, and the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, all set against the park’s bison, wild horses, and 100 miles of hiking trails.
Spirit of the Badlands is a genuinely stunning cabin property perched above one of the most scenic canyons in the North Dakota Badlands — several reviewers say the views rival Theodore Roosevelt National Park itself.
What Makes It Special
- Location: Medora, gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
- Setting: Perched above a scenic canyon
- Site type: Cabins, canyon rim
- Amenities: Canyon-rim views rivaling the national park itself, well-stocked kitchens, hiking trails on-property
- Recreation: Hiking and wildlife viewing
Pro Tips for Booking
Ask host Roger for local recommendations. They get praised constantly by reviewers and are genuinely worth seeking out.
Drive the South Unit’s 36-mile scenic loop. It’s a short trip from the property and takes you past bison, wild horses, and prairie dog towns.
Catch the Medora Musical. Running June through September, it’s the region’s signature evening entertainment.
What to Do Around Here
- Hiking right from the property, above the canyon
- Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s 36-mile scenic loop drive
- Wildlife viewing, including bison, wild horses, and prairie dogs
- The Medora Musical, running June through September
- The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame in downtown Medora
