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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

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Jun 27

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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🚐 001, Loop: North Loop
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Reviews (1027)

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What Guests Are Saying

Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and relaxing experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay, while the location provides easy access to scenic views and wildlife encounters. Some campers noted the lack of fire pits and shower facilities as areas for improvement, but overall, guests highly recommend the campground for its charm and tranquil atmosphere.

Review Summary

4.5
1027 reviews
5
66.2%
680
4
23.0%
236
3
5.3%
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2
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Monique M

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July 6, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 063, Loop: South Loop

5

Cottonwood was a fantastic ending to our camping trip to several national parks. Campsite was flat with excellent views, restrooms were some of the cleanest we’d come across, and my kids were ecstatic to see bison and wild horses across the river from our campsite just an hour after our arrival.

Beth P

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July 5, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 067, Loop: South Loop

5

A perfect spot to stay to explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora! We did not have hookups, but were glad for the RV water spigot near the entrance. There is no dump station, but we made it work for the amount of time we were there. We loved seeing the bison near the campground, but kept our distance. Driving to the North Unit was definitely worth it as was taking a Ranger-led hike one morning. Seeing the β€œTR - The Strenuous Life” program in Medora was also fantastic!

Beth P

Verified

July 5, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 067, Loop: South Loop

5

A perfect spot to stay to explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Medora! We did not have hookups, but were glad for the RV water spigot near the entrance. There is no dump station, but we made it work for the amount of time we were there. We loved seeing the bison near the campground, but kept our distance. Driving to the North Unit was definitely worth it as was taking a Ranger-led hike one morning. Seeing the β€œTR - The Strenuous Life” program in Medora was also fantastic!

Kristin C

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July 4, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Spacious, clean and comfortable campground alongside the little Missouri River, even had a bison come through!

Kristin C

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July 4, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Spacious, clean and comfortable campground alongside the little Missouri River, even had a bison come through!

Dave D

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July 3, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop

5

Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.

Pam T

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July 3, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!

Dave D

Verified

July 3, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop

5

Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.

Pam T

Verified

July 3, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

5

Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!

Samuel K

Verified

July 2, 2025 β€’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: South Loop

5

Just an awesome campground overall, great sites and facilities. I will be recommending this campsite to anyone staying in the area and hope to return.

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: June 5, 2026

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