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

70 total sites · $20 avg/night

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

Reviews (2203)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with ample wildlife sightings, including bison and wild horses. The facilities are generally clean, with friendly staff and a convenient location for exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Some reviews mention layout issues and occasional maintenance concerns, but overall, visitors highly recommend this campground for its scenic views and enjoyable atmosphere.

Review Summary

4.5
2203 reviews
5
67.0%
1476
4
22.5%
496
3
5.1%
113
2
2.6%
57
1
2.8%
61

Dana C

Verified

September 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop

4

The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.

Dana C

Verified

September 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop

4

The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.

Dana C

Verified

September 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop

4

The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.

Dana C

Verified

September 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop

4

The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.

Marilyn S

Verified

September 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: North Loop

4

Nice location

Marilyn S

Verified

September 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: North Loop

4

Nice location

Marilyn S

Verified

September 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: North Loop

4

Nice location

Marilyn S

Verified

September 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: North Loop

4

Nice location

Michael E

Verified

August 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: North Loop

4

We had site 3 reserved but ended up staying in a different site. Do not select this site unless you are tent camping! There is no room to park a motor home a trailer or a 5th wheel. The parking parallels a road but is not 11 ft wide like the description states. A tree encroached on that space allowing only 8 foot of room. The length of the parking is also incorrect as the 56 feet must be shared by site 3 and site 4. The Campground host Barb was aware of the problem and allowed us to select another unoccupied site. There were wild horses in the campsite and bison further up the park road. The Campground and park were very nice! However, do not believe the dimensions listed on the site. Even a class b would have difficulty setting up. We were fortunate to be able to change sites. If one had not been available our class c would have been partially in the road in order to open our side door.

Michael E

Verified

August 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: North Loop

4

We had site 3 reserved but ended up staying in a different site. Do not select this site unless you are tent camping! There is no room to park a motor home a trailer or a 5th wheel. The parking parallels a road but is not 11 ft wide like the description states. A tree encroached on that space allowing only 8 foot of room. The length of the parking is also incorrect as the 56 feet must be shared by site 3 and site 4. The Campground host Barb was aware of the problem and allowed us to select another unoccupied site. There were wild horses in the campsite and bison further up the park road. The Campground and park were very nice! However, do not believe the dimensions listed on the site. Even a class b would have difficulty setting up. We were fortunate to be able to change sites. If one had not been available our class c would have been partially in the road in order to open our side door.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 46.95 / -103.532

Elevation: 690 feet

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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