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Average nightly rates70 total sites · $20 avg/night
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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (2308)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the close encounters with bison and the serene natural surroundings, making it a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts. While some noted issues with insects and site leveling, the overall atmosphere and friendly camp hosts contributed to a memorable stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Many visitors enjoyed the close encounters with bison and the serene natural surroundings, making it a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts. While some noted issues with insects and site leveling, the overall atmosphere and friendly camp hosts contributed to a memorable stay.
Review Summary
Sam H
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Sam H
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Sam H
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Sam H
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Sam H
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
sandra e
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: North Loop
The campground was not prepared for campers on 5/12/2022 when we arrived. No water to fill our RV tank before we headed to our site. The only water spigot working had stripped threads so no hose would work. They only had one bathroom unlocked as well for tent campers. The rangers seamed unsure of what was going on at Cottonwood Campground. The setting was nice with sites along the river but don’t expect to have you Rv door facing the beautiful view. One way circle so any site on the river your Rv door will face the road. If you choose to go into the do not enter way you can set up facing the river. But when you leave you might create a tragic jam. Park of the loop park road is closed. I drove 2700 miles. I would give it a 6 out of 10.
David H
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
The campsite had great views of the Little Missouri River. The campground’s south loop sites by the river seem to be very good for tent campers like us. The grounds were well kept and the bathrooms were clean. In early May the water was turned off but we just bought a bunch of gallons with us and it was fine. Also, part of the auto tour route was closed. Even so the weather was great and we saw a lot of wildlife, enjoyed all the hikes, and loved watching the sunset from one of the overlooks. A beautiful place worth visiting, especially in the spring.
sandra e
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: North Loop
The campground was not prepared for campers on 5/12/2022 when we arrived. No water to fill our RV tank before we headed to our site. The only water spigot working had stripped threads so no hose would work. They only had one bathroom unlocked as well for tent campers. The rangers seamed unsure of what was going on at Cottonwood Campground. The setting was nice with sites along the river but don’t expect to have you Rv door facing the beautiful view. One way circle so any site on the river your Rv door will face the road. If you choose to go into the do not enter way you can set up facing the river. But when you leave you might create a tragic jam. Park of the loop park road is closed. I drove 2700 miles. I would give it a 6 out of 10.
David H
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
The campsite had great views of the Little Missouri River. The campground’s south loop sites by the river seem to be very good for tent campers like us. The grounds were well kept and the bathrooms were clean. In early May the water was turned off but we just bought a bunch of gallons with us and it was fine. Also, part of the auto tour route was closed. Even so the weather was great and we saw a lot of wildlife, enjoyed all the hikes, and loved watching the sunset from one of the overlooks. A beautiful place worth visiting, especially in the spring.
sandra e
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: North Loop
The campground was not prepared for campers on 5/12/2022 when we arrived. No water to fill our RV tank before we headed to our site. The only water spigot working had stripped threads so no hose would work. They only had one bathroom unlocked as well for tent campers. The rangers seamed unsure of what was going on at Cottonwood Campground. The setting was nice with sites along the river but don’t expect to have you Rv door facing the beautiful view. One way circle so any site on the river your Rv door will face the road. If you choose to go into the do not enter way you can set up facing the river. But when you leave you might create a tragic jam. Park of the loop park road is closed. I drove 2700 miles. I would give it a 6 out of 10.
Location Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Address:
315 2 Nd Ave
Medora, ND, 58645
United States
The South Unit entrance is in Medora, ND. Medora is accessible via Interstate 94 Exits 24 and 27 in North Dakota. Please note exit 27 is a westbound exit only.
Medora is 133 miles (214 km) west of Bismarck, ND and 27 miles (43 km) east of the Montana state line.
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, with exits 24 and 27 located in Medora, ND.
Elevation: 690 feet
6 mi drive to downtown Medora (about 14 min)
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Last updated: September 12, 2026