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Virginia B
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop
Scenic spot by the river.
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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.
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001, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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002, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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003, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 56 × 11 ft · Gravel
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004, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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005, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
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006, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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007, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
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008, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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009, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
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010, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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011, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
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012, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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013, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
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014, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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015, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
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016, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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017, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
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018, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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019, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
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020, Loop: North Loop
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021, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
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022, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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023, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
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024, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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027, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
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028, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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029, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
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030, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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031, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
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032, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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033, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
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034, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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035, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
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036, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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038, Loop: North Loop
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039, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
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043, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
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045, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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046, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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047, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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048, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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049, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
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050, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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051, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
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052, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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053, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
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054, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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055, Loop: South Loop
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056, Loop: South Loop
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057, Loop: South Loop
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058, Loop: South Loop
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059, Loop: South Loop
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060, Loop: South Loop
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061, Loop: South Loop
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062, Loop: South Loop
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063, Loop: South Loop
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064, Loop: South Loop
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065, Loop: South Loop
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066, Loop: South Loop
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067, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
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068, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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069, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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071, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
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072, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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073, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
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074, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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075, Loop: South Loop
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076, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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001, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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002, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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003, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 56 × 11 ft · Gravel
$20
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004, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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005, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
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006, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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007, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
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008, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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009, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
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010, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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011, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
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012, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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013, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
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014, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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015, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
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016, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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017, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
$20
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018, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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019, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
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020, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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021, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
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022, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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023, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
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024, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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027, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
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028, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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029, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
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030, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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031, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
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032, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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033, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
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034, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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035, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
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036, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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038, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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039, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
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043, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
$20
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045, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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046, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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047, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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048, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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049, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
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050, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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051, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
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052, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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053, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
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054, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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055, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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056, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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057, Loop: South Loop
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058, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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059, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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060, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
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061, Loop: South Loop
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062, Loop: South Loop
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063, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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064, Loop: South Loop
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065, Loop: South Loop
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066, Loop: South Loop
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067, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
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068, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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069, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
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070, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
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071, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
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072, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
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073, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
$20
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074, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
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075, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
$20
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076, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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Reviews
2450 reviews
Summary
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
Overall rating
Based on 2450 reviews
5 stars
67.0% (1,641)
4 stars
22.5% (551)
3 stars
5.4% (132)
2 stars
2.5% (61)
1 star
2.7% (65)
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Jason Y
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: North Loop
Great campsite with plenty of space for tent camping. Shade is good in the morning and late afternoon. This site is co-located parking with site 30, but has good spacing between camping, parking can be close especially if you are n an RV. Bugs weren’t an issue during my stay, and is located next to a field. Bathrooms with flush toilets and water fountain are a short walk away, as well as a water source. Medora and visitor center is about 5 mi from this site.
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Sandra S
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Clean bathrooms. Two toads on sidewalk in the evening!
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Thomas B
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 064, Loop: South Loop
The campground was really nicely set up. Plenty of distance between sites, and the campground host was fantastic.
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Jason Y
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 028, Loop: North Loop
Great campsite with plenty of space for tent camping. Shade is good in the morning and late afternoon. This site is co-located parking with site 30, but has good spacing between camping, parking can be close especially if you are n an RV. Bugs weren’t an issue during my stay, and is located next to a field. Bathrooms with flush toilets and water fountain are a short walk away, as well as a water source. Medora and visitor center is about 5 mi from this site.
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Sandra S
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop
Clean bathrooms. Two toads on sidewalk in the evening!
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Thomas B
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 Stayed at: 064, Loop: South Loop
The campground was really nicely set up. Plenty of distance between sites, and the campground host was fantastic.
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Kyra L
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Site 53 is beautiful, right on the bank of the Little Missouri river. It's also a lot larger than the surrounding campsites, no super close neighbors. This site was the only site that had a fire ring, all other sites have the BBQ grate (the picture still shows a BBQ grate though). Pretty good tree coverage through out the day, full sun for 2-3 hours before sunset (this was June). Bathrooms and water tap were right there too. We loved it and would absolutely stay again!!
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Kyra L
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Site 53 is beautiful, right on the bank of the Little Missouri river. It's also a lot larger than the surrounding campsites, no super close neighbors. This site was the only site that had a fire ring, all other sites have the BBQ grate (the picture still shows a BBQ grate though). Pretty good tree coverage through out the day, full sun for 2-3 hours before sunset (this was June). Bathrooms and water tap were right there too. We loved it and would absolutely stay again!!
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Samantha P
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 Stayed at: 055, Loop: South Loop
One of our favorite campsites from our recent trip. Right on the river, beautiful views. Woke up to the sounds of wild turkeys and horses and even had a few bison grazing through the camp!
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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...
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 state line.
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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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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