Cottonwood Campground (ND)

315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, North Dakota, United States

View of Cottonwood Campground from the main park road. There are buttes in the background with a large stand of cottonwoods and a field in between.
Cottonwood Preview Image shows a campsite with a picnic table framed by cottonwood trees and a bluff in the background
Leafy Cottonwood Trees

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

70 total sites · $20 avg/night

RV Sites

58 sites

$20/night

average

Tent Sites

12 sites

$20/night

average

About Cottonwood Campground (ND)

For people visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open year-round. To make a reservation for the group site please visit this the Cottonwood Group Site (ND ) page.

Number of accommodations: 70

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
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Currently open - Jul 11 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

70 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: North Loop RV
No Hookups
$20
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🚐 002, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 003, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 004, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 005, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 006, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 007, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 008, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 009, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 010, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 011, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 012, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 013, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 014, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 015, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 016, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 017, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 018, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 019, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 020, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 021, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 022, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 023, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 024, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 026, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 027, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 028, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 029, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 030, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 031, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 032, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 033, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 034, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 035, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 036, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 038, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 039, Loop: North Loop RV
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🚐 043, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 045, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 046, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 047, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 048, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 049, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 050, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 051, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 052, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 053, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 054, Loop: South Loop RV
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⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 056, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 057, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 058, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop Tent
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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🚐 067, Loop: South Loop RV
No Hookups
$20
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🚐 068, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 069, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 070, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 071, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 072, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 073, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 074, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 075, Loop: South Loop RV
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🚐 076, Loop: South Loop RV
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Reviews (2308)

Verified Only

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

4.5
2308 reviews
5
67.2%
1552
4
22.4%
516
3
5.1%
118
2
2.6%
59
1
2.7%
63

Charles L

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop

2

We hit a bad streak of weather in mid June 2024. We got there in cold rain, sites were muddy, including ours. Nearest bathroom was closed. Sites were much smaller than the pix on the reservation site would make them look, and were have a class b only 21' long. We also found that nearly all the trials required a wading water crossing right at the beginning which was not great news with the cold. The just show crossings on the maps no mention of wet or dry crossings. Too cold for that. We were scheduled for 4 days, but with similar weather coming, we left the next morning as did many others in the campground, it appeared. Many empty sites when we got there and even more first thing in the morning. Not nearly as nice a place as it's popularity would indicate.

Chinua M

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Clean/remodeled bathrooms. Perfect for our stay. We wish there were showers... We woke up to Bison in the campsite next to us. What a story!!!

Charles L

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop

2

We hit a bad streak of weather in mid June 2024. We got there in cold rain, sites were muddy, including ours. Nearest bathroom was closed. Sites were much smaller than the pix on the reservation site would make them look, and were have a class b only 21' long. We also found that nearly all the trials required a wading water crossing right at the beginning which was not great news with the cold. The just show crossings on the maps no mention of wet or dry crossings. Too cold for that. We were scheduled for 4 days, but with similar weather coming, we left the next morning as did many others in the campground, it appeared. Many empty sites when we got there and even more first thing in the morning. Not nearly as nice a place as it's popularity would indicate.

Chinua M

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Clean/remodeled bathrooms. Perfect for our stay. We wish there were showers... We woke up to Bison in the campsite next to us. What a story!!!

Charles L

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop

2

We hit a bad streak of weather in mid June 2024. We got there in cold rain, sites were muddy, including ours. Nearest bathroom was closed. Sites were much smaller than the pix on the reservation site would make them look, and were have a class b only 21' long. We also found that nearly all the trials required a wading water crossing right at the beginning which was not great news with the cold. The just show crossings on the maps no mention of wet or dry crossings. Too cold for that. We were scheduled for 4 days, but with similar weather coming, we left the next morning as did many others in the campground, it appeared. Many empty sites when we got there and even more first thing in the morning. Not nearly as nice a place as it's popularity would indicate.

Chinua M

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Clean/remodeled bathrooms. Perfect for our stay. We wish there were showers... We woke up to Bison in the campsite next to us. What a story!!!

Charles L

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop

2

We hit a bad streak of weather in mid June 2024. We got there in cold rain, sites were muddy, including ours. Nearest bathroom was closed. Sites were much smaller than the pix on the reservation site would make them look, and were have a class b only 21' long. We also found that nearly all the trials required a wading water crossing right at the beginning which was not great news with the cold. The just show crossings on the maps no mention of wet or dry crossings. Too cold for that. We were scheduled for 4 days, but with similar weather coming, we left the next morning as did many others in the campground, it appeared. Many empty sites when we got there and even more first thing in the morning. Not nearly as nice a place as it's popularity would indicate.

Chinua M

Verified

July 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Clean/remodeled bathrooms. Perfect for our stay. We wish there were showers... We woke up to Bison in the campsite next to us. What a story!!!

John W

Verified

July 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Site 53 is the best tent site in the campground. It overlooks the river. We had bison walk right through our site one morning! We watched bison and a herd of wild horses across the river from the site. This site accommodates a medium to large size tent. The bathroom close by is brand new.

John W

Verified

July 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Site 53 is the best tent site in the campground. It overlooks the river. We had bison walk right through our site one morning! We watched bison and a herd of wild horses across the river from the site. This site accommodates a medium to large size tent. The bathroom close by is brand new.

Location Cottonwood Campground (ND)

Address:
315 2 Nd Ave
Medora, ND, 58645
United States

Highway access

Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, with exits 24 and 27 located in Medora, ND.

Elevation: 690 feet

Distance to downtown

6 mi drive to downtown Medora (about 14 min)

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Last updated: September 12, 2026

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