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 · $20.00 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
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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
No Hookups
$20.00
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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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🚐 053, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 054, Loop: South Loop
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$20.00
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⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 056, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 057, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 058, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
$20.00
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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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🚐 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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$20.00
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🚐 076, Loop: South Loop
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$20.00
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Reviews (2203)

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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
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1476
4
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3
5.1%
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2.6%
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James B

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July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop

5

Always my favorite stay. Plan several trips to TRNP this Summer

Patti P

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July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop

4

Wildlife and views beautiful! Buffalo in campsites.

Steven F

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July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: North Loop

5

The park of neat and clean. The staff was always nice. The park hosts put on a great Sunday evening program.

Larry D

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July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: South Loop

2

The campground overall was ok. However, no toilet paper for three days in the bathroom closest to campsite 54, neither the men's nor the women's. The campground was full every night, yet the facilities could not be properly serviced. On my way out, I talked to the staff at the campground host area, and they took offense to my complaint. The bathrooms had been cleaned at 6:30 am on the morning we departed, yet they were not stocked with toilet paper. Even the handicap stalls were not properly attended to.

Clarice G

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July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: North Loop

5

We had a lovely time! We truly enjoyed staying by the river and seeing all the wildlife.

Kerry V

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July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: South Loop

5

It was great to stay right in the park. Nice bathrooms, friendly host and park rangers and it offered quick access to scenic drive and Medora. Saw lots of birds and some bison in the campground!

Nick M

Verified

July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: North Loop

4

Nice campground, could use some tree trimming and widen the driveways for pull thru sites. At site 22 we were not able to pull thru with a 32' 5th wheel, ended up backing out into site 21 to get out. There are some war wounds on one of the trees on the exit that gave us a warning,we tried to pull through but would have added our own marks on that tree.

Erica K

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: South Loop

5

This campsite was great for our one night stay, if staying multiple nights there is not to much shade (depending on the time of day). The ground was pretty flat for our tent and there’s a short easy path to the bathroom (just walk one site to the right and you will see it). The bathrooms were very nice and clean. We drove right past the site initially as we thought it was a parking lot for over flow parking. Other than that the campground was quiet and peaceful and a short drive to the scenic loop!

Alfredo S

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July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop

4

It was not easy selecting a place to set up camp. It felt like we set up camp on trails leading to the bathroom.

Emma D

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July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: North Loop

5

Restrooms were clean and nice. Space was easy to find and large campsite provided. Neighbors were situated at a good distance.

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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Nearby destinations

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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