Cottonwood Campground (ND)

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

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 (5 mi) 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.

Available sites

70 total sites
RV Sites 58 sites from $20 per night Tent Sites 12 sites from $20 per night

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 - Oct 1 to Dec 31

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 RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 11 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
$20
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 056, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 057, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 058, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 072, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 073, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night

Reviews

2450 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

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4 stars 22.5% (551)
3 stars 5.4% (132)
2 stars 2.5% (61)
1 star 2.7% (65)

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Rochella F

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August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 070, Loop: South Loop

What a delightful park, one of my favourite US NP campgrounds I've ever stayed at.

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Karen B

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August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

The location was great, near restroom. No showers available. Neighbors observed quiet time. I appreciated the newspaper-like information sheets they gave me at check in. I drove the loop and saw wildlife.

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Kassidy S

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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: North Loop

Flies and gnats were unbearable and made it impossible to sit outside at all. We barely spent any time at camp because of it. Would have been nice to know prior to arrival.

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Keri S

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August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

We had a lovely site- #53- along the Little Missouri. Buffalo along the hillside. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

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john g

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August 7, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: North Loop

Awesome park. Campground was well kept. Camp host was very friendly and helpful.

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Amanda L

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 065, Loop: South Loop

We stayed in site #65.

This tent-only section lacks shade and privacy, but we were only staying one night so it wasn't a big deal. It's relatively close to the bathrooms, which are clean (yet at least 10 degrees hotter than outside - instant sweat when in the bathrooms). The campground was quiet.

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Kendra E

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August 6, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: North Loop

This was an excellent campsite. Very secluded and peaceful, however, the bison do use this campsite as a thoroughfare to the river, so be aware. Because of the high bison traffic, it may be a better spot for people with a camper.

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Dale B

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 045, Loop: South Loop

Excellent campground. The hostess Barb is an absolute gem.

Doesn't get any better than Cottonwood, our third time there.

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Gary C

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: North Loop

Site 10 was had enough space that you could barely see other campsites, wasn't too far from the rest rooms and had a large pull through. The camp host was very friendly although you need to buy your ice in town. At the other end of the campground there were tent sites that might be more private and had great views of the river.

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Natalie B

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 050, Loop: South Loop

Cottonwood Campground was easy to find within the park. I stayed near the little Missouri river with a great sunset view. The bathrooms were clean, and everything was easy about it!

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Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground (ND)

315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, ND 58645 United States

Elevation: 690 ft

Getting There

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 mi (133 mi) west of Bismarck, ND and 27 mi (26.7 mi) east of the Montana...

Nearest town

Medora, ND - 6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The closest entrance is: South Unit Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 2.9 mi · 5 min

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3 mi away

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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