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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
Nancy O
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: South Loop
Our site was right next to an underground sewage grates. Very unpleasant.
claus t
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: South Loop
While the park was incredible and the wildlife amazing, the campground has two major flaws. The outside lighting at the restrooms was unshielded and glaring, which was disappointing regarding being able to enjoy the night sky. In addition the bathroom fans that were running automatically were extremely loud for adjacent campsites. This is out of character for a national park.
claus t
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: South Loop
While the park was incredible and the wildlife amazing, the campground has two major flaws. The outside lighting at the restrooms was unshielded and glaring, which was disappointing regarding being able to enjoy the night sky. In addition the bathroom fans that were running automatically were extremely loud for adjacent campsites. This is out of character for a national park.
Nancy O
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: South Loop
Our site was right next to an underground sewage grates. Very unpleasant.
Jerry B
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: North Loop
We have visited TRNP about a half dozen times now and always enjoy the experience. This year's plus for us was I was our first visit where the southern loop drive was fully open and we very much enjoyed that and got to hike over the the original old east entrance gate which was very interesting. We also enjoy Medora and walking around the town, shopping and dining as well. The only slight draw back this year seemed to be the Cottonwood campground appeared to overgrown with foliage this year more so that we can ever remember. Perhaps this is do to the cutbacks in federal funding which if so really needs to be addressed so that all can fully enjoy the park in all its greatness.
Peggy S
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: North Loop
Great campground, but beware if you have a camper, the length of the back-in site limit is accurate on the website. Our 25 foot, just fit in a 25 foot site.
Sadly, I’m sure many people are unable to get a reservation because it is such a popular campground. About 20% of the sites were unused every night because people did not cancel. Please, please cancel to give someone else a chance to get in if you are not coming, even if it is at the very last minute and you don’t get a refund. Just be courteous. Give someone else a chance to have this great camping experience.
Gervais S
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
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Cindy S
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: North Loop
Much prettier than the pictures showed. Grass and trees and nice spacing. Nice newish bathrooms. no showers. yes for a dump and water fill. lovely location.
Steve S
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: North Loop
Karen b
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: North Loop
We stayed in site 18 with a 26 foot trailer and truck. It was long enough, but you had to disconnect and put the truck behind the trailer for it to lineup. There was water available close by. It was shady and there’s a way to hike down to the river, but it’s not a dedicated path.
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 9, 2026
