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 camper-862418 on 9/21/2023
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Kiltedbeast on 6/8/2022
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 23 people have reviewed this location.
“Not for booncampers”
Reviewed 9/21/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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We came in just before the visitor center closed, and mentioned we had seen that overnight stops were OK. The lady who helped us said that no overnight "camping" is allowed. It is Federal property, and the state has permission for a "rest stop," not for booncampers. So we moved on.
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“Clean Facilities And Great Views”
Reviewed 9/12/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We arrived around midnight in our pickup truck and had access to the bathrooms without an issue. We ended up moving our vehicle in the night, as some of the semi trucks left their trucks on all night which created a very deep noise that made it difficult to sleep. We moved further from the bathroom to the other end of the lot and had n... more
We arrived around midnight in our pickup truck and had access to the bathrooms without an issue. We ended up moving our vehicle in the night, as some of the semi trucks left their trucks on all night which created a very deep noise that made it difficult to sleep. We moved further from the bathroom to the other end of the lot and had no issues the rest of the night. Woke up to beautiful views of Theodore Roosevelt NP and some bison!
camper-837574 would stay here again
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“Great views to wake up to”
Reviewed 6/29/2023
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 24' (Class C) |
Arrived with my 24ft class C RV around sunset. Nobody else was around oddly enough, but we were later joined by an airstream (and then semi trucks). We were here from 9pm-10am without a problem. Only disturbance was a buffalo that joined us in the empty parking lot!! Lol. FYI, they keep this parking lot very dark at night. Verizon... more
Arrived with my 24ft class C RV around sunset. Nobody else was around oddly enough, but we were later joined by an airstream (and then semi trucks). We were here from 9pm-10am without a problem. Only disturbance was a buffalo that joined us in the empty parking lot!! Lol. FYI, they keep this parking lot very dark at night.
Verizon cell phone service was solid.
Meghan would stay here again
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“Beautiful, Clean, Safe, And Free”
Reviewed 7/20/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Came in at sunset and never saw a ranger. Out at sunrise. Beautiful views.
camper-659342 would stay here again
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“Rest, but don't camp!”
Reviewed 6/8/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 44' (Fifth Wheel) |
There is a small sign with a tent crossed out to forbid camping. A ranger knocked on our door before dark to explain that although we could not "camp" here, we could "rest" because it is a Rest Stop. We discussed the difference extensively. He was quite nice but obviously required to tell people they can't camp while not kicking peop... more
There is a small sign with a tent crossed out to forbid camping. A ranger knocked on our door before dark to explain that although we could not "camp" here, we could "rest" because it is a Rest Stop. We discussed the difference extensively. He was quite nice but obviously required to tell people they can't camp while not kicking people out.
So, I would suggest coming in late and leaving early if you're going to stay, and plan on having to talk with someone about how you're just "resting" if they catch you.
It does feel safe, and our Verizon worked well. A bison wandered around grazing. It is the Visitor Center for the park, but you're really going to use the other Visitor Center for doing more than just visiting the gift shop.
There will be trucks going in and out all night long, so be ready for that.
Kiltedbeast would stay here again
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“Loud But Safe and Free”
Reviewed 9/5/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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 |
RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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 |
RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
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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- recreation trail
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