Medora, ND

Rough Rider State Park — Rancher Loop

Availability

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About this spot

Located in the heart of the North Dakota Badlands, Rough Rider State Park is just minutes away from the historic town of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. From the park, horseback riders, mountain bikers and hikers have access to the 144-mile-long Maah Daah Hey Trail, which traverses the Little Missouri National Grassland. In the early spring, canoeing and kayaking the Little Missouri River is a popular activity.

Typical weather

Little Missouri River

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Little Missouri River, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.33°JJanuary: average water temperature 33°F35°FFebruary: average water temperature 35°F39°MMarch: average water temperature 39°F47°AApril: average water temperature 47°F55°MMay: average water temperature 55°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F67°JJuly: average water temperature 67°F65°AAugust: average water temperature 65°F59°SSeptember: average water temperature 59°F48°OOctober: average water temperature 48°F39°NNovember: average water temperature 39°F32°DDecember: average water temperature 32°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 71 field-sample stations

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