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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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Year-round
Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Stephen H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
We were prepared for no shower house and possible pit toilets, but if you go early season they may not even have non potable spigot water set up. The nearest pit toilet we could find was in the picnic area pretty far from our site. Fire rings are not included, you theoretically could have a fire in the charcoal grill 3 feet off the ground, but not what I expected for a site that allowed campfires. Overall we decided not to stay because of these factors, all of which were not too clear when we made the reservation. It does not restroom water may not be on, but to have no other nearby source of any water, even non potable so we could filter, was just too much for us to want to deal with, wish the information before booking was better. We didn’t bother asking for a refund because the one plus is that the sites are quite inexpensive.
Stephen H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
We were prepared for no shower house and possible pit toilets, but if you go early season they may not even have non potable spigot water set up. The nearest pit toilet we could find was in the picnic area pretty far from our site. Fire rings are not included, you theoretically could have a fire in the charcoal grill 3 feet off the ground, but not what I expected for a site that allowed campfires. Overall we decided not to stay because of these factors, all of which were not too clear when we made the reservation. It does not restroom water may not be on, but to have no other nearby source of any water, even non potable so we could filter, was just too much for us to want to deal with, wish the information before booking was better. We didn’t bother asking for a refund because the one plus is that the sites are quite inexpensive.
Stephen H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
We were prepared for no shower house and possible pit toilets, but if you go early season they may not even have non potable spigot water set up. The nearest pit toilet we could find was in the picnic area pretty far from our site. Fire rings are not included, you theoretically could have a fire in the charcoal grill 3 feet off the ground, but not what I expected for a site that allowed campfires. Overall we decided not to stay because of these factors, all of which were not too clear when we made the reservation. It does not restroom water may not be on, but to have no other nearby source of any water, even non potable so we could filter, was just too much for us to want to deal with, wish the information before booking was better. We didn’t bother asking for a refund because the one plus is that the sites are quite inexpensive.
Stephen H
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
We were prepared for no shower house and possible pit toilets, but if you go early season they may not even have non potable spigot water set up. The nearest pit toilet we could find was in the picnic area pretty far from our site. Fire rings are not included, you theoretically could have a fire in the charcoal grill 3 feet off the ground, but not what I expected for a site that allowed campfires. Overall we decided not to stay because of these factors, all of which were not too clear when we made the reservation. It does not restroom water may not be on, but to have no other nearby source of any water, even non potable so we could filter, was just too much for us to want to deal with, wish the information before booking was better. We didn’t bother asking for a refund because the one plus is that the sites are quite inexpensive.
Heather H
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood was absolutely beautiful! Potable water wasn’t available for some reason and the pit toilets were pretty full. Otherwise we had a great experience.
Heather H
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood was absolutely beautiful! Potable water wasn’t available for some reason and the pit toilets were pretty full. Otherwise we had a great experience.
Heather H
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood was absolutely beautiful! Potable water wasn’t available for some reason and the pit toilets were pretty full. Otherwise we had a great experience.
Heather H
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood was absolutely beautiful! Potable water wasn’t available for some reason and the pit toilets were pretty full. Otherwise we had a great experience.
Patricia L
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
No water available anywhere in the campground made our visit challenging. There was only one distant restroom nearby.
Patricia L
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
No water available anywhere in the campground made our visit challenging. There was only one distant restroom nearby.
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
