Cottonwood Campground (ND) Near Medora, ND

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

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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Reviews

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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.

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September 14, 2021 Stayed at: 057, Loop: South Loop

Great Park.....NICE tent site on the river. Medora is a great little town.

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Shelby K

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

Beautiful campground with great views. Very quiet. Bathrooms left much to be desired, though. Sink faucet handles need to be held to remain on which makes washing hands difficult. Bathroom light was motion sense (I guess?) and would NOT turn on for me in the morning. Toilet was not very clean. If bathrooms had more attention, would have been a terrific stay.

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

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September 10, 2021 Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop

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David H

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

You are close to many trailheads and very close to Medora if you need supplies or just want to visit this charming little town. I recommend the "Cowboy Cafe" for a great breakfast! It was a lot of fun to do the scenic loop in the evening and do the Buck Hill turn off and watch a beautiful sunset and see herds of Buffalo and Mule deer feeding. The Cottonwood campground is well kept, only downside there are no showers. My site was a walk-in and nicely secluded C-59. Next time I might get a site a little closer to the car so as to do less hauling. My final morning I had Buffalo walk into my campsite as I was packing, We just ignored each other and he went on his way. All in all a great campground!

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David H

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

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September 9, 2021 Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

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Yun F

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 057, Loop: South Loop

We stayed in the South section of the park at site 55 and 57 facing the river. The views were lovely. The sites were large and had plenty room for tents. Most have shade except #57 and #58. We enjoyed the stay and wished to have stayed longer

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Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground (ND)

315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, ND 58645 United States

Elevation: 690 ft

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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...

Nearest town

Medora, ND - 6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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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Nearby destinations

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Medora

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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