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
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$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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⛺ 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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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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Elizabeth J

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January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: North Loop

4

Very nice park. Beautiful views along the park road and plenty of wildlife. We even had bison go thru our campground.

Rob C

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January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop

1

Watch out for rain! We had a downpour overnight and the tent site was the lowest spot on the site. I have NEVER had a muddier experience in my life. I literally rang my tent out after taking it down.

Glen C

January 16, 2020

4

Great fun! Well maintained Campsite! Thank You

Larry N

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January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: North Loop

4

We found the campground very nice. Our oy complaint was the trains we could hear. Maybe a mile distance, but maybe 5 trains came through during the night and could be heard very clearly.

Charles P

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January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: North Loop

5

Loved the campground, only wish we'd had more time to stay.

Mark L

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January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: South Loop

5

Beautiful location and scenery. It's a great starting point for visiting the park.

Thomas K

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January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

5

Great Campsite. Quiet and lots of separation from other campers.

El P

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January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop

4

Stayed at Cottonwood campground in September 2019, during the Dakota Nights festival, and couldn't have been happier. Amenities were well looked after, and while there isn't a full visual barrier of brush between sites, there's enough space to not feel on top of one-another. A bison herd moved through the area one day, and it was exhilarating to see them up close —from the safety of a vehicle. Dakota Nights was a great event, which I recommend. I wish the park had information about the indigenous peoples and their rich history in the area. This, I felt, was a gross oversight in the visitor center displays, the video about the park, and ranger knowledge (I asked four rangers). What was left was white colonialist history, which was a massive disappointment and a dishonor to the land.

Saul P

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: South Loop

5

Amazing spot. Spots right on the lake. Camp host was amazing. even lent us some foot long stakes when a storm hit to help secure our tarp. Super scenic, right on the lake , caught several good sized trout. Even caught a few right on the beach. I would tell you what I used, but wouldnt that take the fun out of it ? :)

Colin G

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January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: North Loop

1

Worst campsite ever. Trailer door right on main road. Site way too small. Roads were closed. Not returning soon.

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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