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
Missing information?

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
No Hookups
$20
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🚐 002, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 003, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 004, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 005, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 006, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 007, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 008, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 009, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 010, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 011, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 012, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 013, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 014, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 015, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 016, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 017, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 018, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 019, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 020, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 021, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 022, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 023, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 024, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 026, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 027, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 028, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 029, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 030, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 031, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 032, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 033, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 034, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 035, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 036, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 038, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 039, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 043, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 045, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 046, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 047, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 048, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 049, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 050, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 051, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 052, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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🚐 053, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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🚐 054, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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⛺ 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
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⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺ 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
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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
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🚐 068, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 069, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 070, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 071, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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🚐 072, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 073, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 074, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 075, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 076, Loop: South Loop
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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%
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2
2.6%
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Kathleen K

Verified

May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: South Loop

5

It is a beautiful site and I woke up with some Bison droppings right next to my tent!

Carolyn J

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May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: South Loop

5

I love this campground

Rebecca K

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May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: South Loop

5

Good camping spots with enough room between the sites. Clean restrooms for use as well were a plus.

Kathleen K

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May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: South Loop

5

It is a beautiful site and I woke up with some Bison droppings right next to my tent!

Carolyn J

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May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: South Loop

5

I love this campground

Gregory T

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May 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

5

Great early season stay at this campground, lots of wildlife, bison in camp every night and morning. Restrooms not open yet which we knew, however the one water site was not well mentioned for access or potability which was frustrating. Would come back, nice to be inside park. Accessing the NP office and campground road was horrible. Lots of construction in Medora, entire road through town, upgrades for tourism,all roads were stopped even side streets in town made it a wait to get in or out or campground. Going to be a worse tourist trap when done.

Gregory T

Verified

May 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

5

Great early season stay at this campground, lots of wildlife, bison in camp every night and morning. Restrooms not open yet which we knew, however the one water site was not well mentioned for access or potability which was frustrating. Would come back, nice to be inside park. Accessing the NP office and campground road was horrible. Lots of construction in Medora, entire road through town, upgrades for tourism,all roads were stopped even side streets in town made it a wait to get in or out or campground. Going to be a worse tourist trap when done.

Jay K

Verified

May 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: North Loop

2

Nothing was open. The recreation.gov didn’t identify what kind of campsite it was until after I paid. So, I camped in the RV area and since no one was there I couldn’t change it to a tent camping area. Nor could I change it on the website. And no one was there to assist.

Jay K

Verified

May 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: North Loop

2

Nothing was open. The recreation.gov didn’t identify what kind of campsite it was until after I paid. So, I camped in the RV area and since no one was there I couldn’t change it to a tent camping area. Nor could I change it on the website. And no one was there to assist.

Brennan M

Verified

May 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: North Loop

5

Clean bathrooms and great small hiking trails to the Little Missouri right around the campsite.

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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