Painted Canyon Visitor Center Parking Lot
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Write a Review I-94 Exit 32 Belfield, ND 58622 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.8952, -103.381
Overview of Painted Canyon Visitor Center Parking Lot
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Heather B on 9/5/2021
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by sowickesited on 10/6/2020
Number of Sites 30
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 2,755 ft / 839 m




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Reviews of Painted Canyon Visitor Center Parking Lot 18 people have reviewed this location.
“Loud But Safe and Free”
Reviewed 9/5/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We called the visitor center ahead of time to ask if we could spend the night. The ranger said she isn't supposed to promote it but there is not problem with spending the night. Behind the visitor center is a beautiful view and we watched a gorgeous sunset. Tractor trailers were in and out all night which kept waking me up. But it felt... more
We called the visitor center ahead of time to ask if we could spend the night. The ranger said she isn't supposed to promote it but there is not problem with spending the night. Behind the visitor center is a beautiful view and we watched a gorgeous sunset. Tractor trailers were in and out all night which kept waking me up. But it felt like a safe stop for our family. The bathrooms were clean and it was just off the interest.
Heather B would stay here again
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“Beautiful, but Windy!”
Reviewed 8/9/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
This was a beautiful place to stay. The view is amazing! There were only 2 trucks and 2 other campers with us overnight. This is a visitor center/ rest stop and an overlook into the ND badlands so cars and trucks are coming and going early and late, but overnight it was pretty quiet. It was extremely windy and up on a ridge so with big... more
This was a beautiful place to stay. The view is amazing! There were only 2 trucks and 2 other campers with us overnight. This is a visitor center/ rest stop and an overlook into the ND badlands so cars and trucks are coming and going early and late, but overnight it was pretty quiet. It was extremely windy and up on a ridge so with big gusts our rig was blown around a lot. There is a water spigot to fill your tank from if you need it. Not a hook up.
Shelly L. would stay here again
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“Great views!”
Reviewed 7/13/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
As others have said, wow, those views. I arrived in the afternoon and was a little nervous about staying as there were “no camping” signs.. but as evening fell there were several other rv/trailers and a couple of semis as well. Lots of parking, not crowded, felt way safer than your average rest stop, as there were more campers than sem... more
As others have said, wow, those views. I arrived in the afternoon and was a little nervous about staying as there were “no camping” signs.. but as evening fell there were several other rv/trailers and a couple of semis as well. Lots of parking, not crowded, felt way safer than your average rest stop, as there were more campers than semis. Semis seemed to keep to one end of the lot so the engine noises weren’t a problem. Bathrooms were super clean and the water bottle filling station was great.
Kara_707 would stay here again
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“Beautiful views, but not worth it if you’re a light sleeper!”
Reviewed 5/12/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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We arrived around 8pm and there was hardly anyone here—a few semis and a coupe cars. We watched the sunset which was absolutely stunning, made dinner, and headed to bed. After midnight, over 8 different semis arrived, two parking directly on either side of us. The one took about 5 minutes just going back and forth trying to straighten ... more
We arrived around 8pm and there was hardly anyone here—a few semis and a coupe cars. We watched the sunset which was absolutely stunning, made dinner, and headed to bed. After midnight, over 8 different semis arrived, two parking directly on either side of us. The one took about 5 minutes just going back and forth trying to straighten out and the next pulled right in and then waited about 15 minutes before kicking their generator on which was so loud and harsh the ground was shaking! My husband is a heavy sleeper and slept through it all, but I only got a couple hours. It’s beautiful, but just know that it’s basically a pretty truck stop and you won’t sleep a wink if you’re a light sleeper like me!
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“Great overnight stay”
Reviewed 10/6/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Stayed overnight in our 5th wheel trailer. Beautiful views of the canyon and the nature trail down into the canyon was nice. Not too loud with just a few trucks coming and going through the night. We parked next to an island so we could put our slides out, but the parking stalls for big rigs are plenty big. We had 4-5 other campe... more
Stayed overnight in our 5th wheel trailer. Beautiful views of the canyon and the nature trail down into the canyon was nice.
Not too loud with just a few trucks coming and going through the night.
We parked next to an island so we could put our slides out, but the parking stalls for big rigs are plenty big. We had 4-5 other campers/vans stay the night with us along with a few trucks.
Cell service was great for AT&T and Verizon.
We unhooked and left our trailer here so we could drive up to the North unit of the national park. Felt safe and secure leaving our trailer for a few hours.
sowickesited would stay here again
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“Lovely view”
Reviewed 10/4/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
As others have mentioned, this is a beautiful place to stay. To emphasis this point I will note that at sunset a wedding party pulled in to take photos. Not something you usually see at a visitor center/rest area.
Plenty of parking.
Ronda Lynn would stay here again
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“Nice for an overnight stop”
Reviewed 8/29/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We were happy with our stay over here. Because of the other reviews, we expected trucks coming/going all night. We were not all that disturbed by them. We parked by a grass island, so we were able to slide out on that side.
Home Wherever We Roam would stay here again
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“Large Parking Lot Right Off I-94”
Reviewed 8/15/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
This is a visitors center/rest area with 29 large semi/big-rig parking stalls. The visitors center was closed due to COVID during our stay. There are two picnic areas and several walking trails leading off the parking lot. We did come across a rattlesnake on a walk so be cognizant of the surroundings. It was very peaceful at night.
The Russell’s would stay here again
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“Easy”
Reviewed 7/16/2020
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Super easy in and out. Great views of the park. There was a lightening storm and it was magical. Wanted to stay longer but had other places to go. The bathrooms were clean and there is a vending machine. Around 1:30 in the morning a car pulled in playing very loud music and the people were being loud and yelling at each other. Afte... more
Super easy in and out. Great views of the park. There was a lightening storm and it was magical. Wanted to stay longer but had other places to go. The bathrooms were clean and there is a vending machine.
Around 1:30 in the morning a car pulled in playing very loud music and the people were being loud and yelling at each other. After about an hour they left but it made for a sleepless night.
Other than that, it’s a great spot.
Jennifer would stay here again
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“Noisy, but what a beautiful view! ”
Reviewed 9/21/2019
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Great for an overnight stay. We went on a short hike, listened to a geology talk with one of the rangers, and saw a ton of Bison! The bathrooms are clean and there’s a drinking water station. The only downside is the noise from the truckers. This is a rest area, and they stop in often. We enjoyed our stay though!
Mrs. Brent would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- pull thru
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- restrooms: flush
- trash
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