A float trip down the Little Missouri River is an ideal way to experience the beauty and solitude of the North Dakota Badlands. It takes about five days to canoe the 107.5 miles between Medora near the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Long X Bridge on U.S. Highway 85 near the park's North Unit. Two days are needed to continue from Long X Bridge to Lost Bridge on State Highway 22 (Little Missouri Bay on Lake Sakakawea). A trip on the Little Missouri River should not be taken lightly as the river winds through remote terrain. Emergency response could take hours or days and cell phones may not work in many areas. There are no reliable sources of drinking water, with the exception of Marmarth City Park, Sully Creek State Park, Medora, and the two campgrounds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Temperatures and precipitation can vary widely in late spring. Plan to carry an adequate supply of water, food, warm clothing, and camping gear. Other supplies should include first aid supplies, maps, trash bags, sunscreen, spare paddles, and approved life jackets. All trash must be carried out with you. ; Fires are not permitted within Theodore Roosevelt National Park; cooking on a gas-fueled stove is recommended. Elkhorn Ranch to Juniper Campground. Skip to park information.
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