An illustrated regional mural of Rough Riders Hotel and Chateau de Mores in Medora, the North Dakota badlands, and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
SCENIC STOPS · MEDORA, NORTH DAKOTA

Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

A French marquis’ 1883 hunting lodge with big views over Medora.

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What to expect

The Marquis de Mores built this 26-room lodge during his short-lived cattle venture. Walk the bluff-top grounds for river-valley views, then tour the house, which still has original family furnishings.

  • 26-room house museum
  • Bluff-top views over Medora
  • Interpretive center
  • Grounds open year-round

Getting to Chateau de Mores State Historic Site

3426 Chateau Rd, on the bluff above Medora.

Before you go

The chateau is open daily 9 to 5, May through September. The interpretive center is open Tuesday to Saturday in the off-season. 701-623-4355.

Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.

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