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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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐002, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐003, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 56 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐004, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐005, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐006, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐007, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐008, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐009, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐010, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐011, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐012, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐013, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐014, Loop: North Loop
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$20
/ per night
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐015, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐016, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐017, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐018, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐019, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐020, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐021, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐022, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐023, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐024, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐026, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐027, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐028, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐029, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐030, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐031, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐032, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐033, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐034, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐035, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐036, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐038, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐039, Loop: North Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐043, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
🚐045, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐046, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐047, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐048, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐049, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
🚐050, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐051, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
🚐052, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐053, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐054, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
⛺055, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺056, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺057, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺058, Loop: South Loop
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⛺059, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺060, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺061, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺062, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺063, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺064, Loop: South Loop
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⛺065, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺066, Loop: South Loop
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Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐067, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
🚐068, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐069, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
🚐070, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐071, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
🚐072, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐073, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
🚐074, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
🚐075, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
🚐076, Loop: South Loop
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$20
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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
$20
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🚐002, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐003, Loop: North Loop
RV
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
/ per night
🚐005, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐006, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐007, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐008, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐009, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐010, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
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🚐011, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
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🚐012, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐013, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐014, Loop: North Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐015, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐016, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐017, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐018, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐019, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐020, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐021, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐022, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐023, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐024, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐026, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐027, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐028, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐029, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐030, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐031, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐032, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐033, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐034, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐035, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐036, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐038, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐039, Loop: North Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐043, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
$20
/ per night
🚐045, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐046, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐047, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐048, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐049, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐050, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐051, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
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🚐052, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐053, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐054, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺055, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺056, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺057, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺058, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺059, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
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⛺060, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺061, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺062, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺063, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
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⛺064, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺065, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
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⛺066, Loop: South Loop
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
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🚐067, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐068, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐069, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
$20
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🚐070, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐071, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐072, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐073, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐074, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐075, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐076, Loop: South Loop
RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
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Reviews
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Summary
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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.
The campground is located about 5 mi from the Medora entrance of the TRNP. It is well-designed, with clean, modern bathrooms and even a sink for dish-washing. The campsite is adjacent to the Little Missouri river and the grounds were a mix of shade trees and grassland. My campsite felt private and bathroom was easily accessible.
I thought the design of separate loops for the larger rigs from the smaller RVs/tent campers a unique feature. The site for the larger rigs were ample and mostly very private.
Loved the setting in the grove along the river. New clean bathrooms were great. Access to potable water was very good. Too bad there is no dump station in the park - you need to visit nearby private campgrounds for that. We had a male bison graze his way through our campsite.
We loved this park and the campground. The campsites are well spaced, the restrooms were clean, with running water, and a dish washing sink. Bison walked right through the campground. Look both ways before stepping outside!
We had site 043 and it was disappointing to say the least. In no way should that site be advertised as a camping site. It's a picnic site at best. We reserved with a 15-foot trailer, pulled up and it's a concrete parking lot with various spots and no way to park on the grass or set up anything on the grass. Hosts never offered to put us somewhere else or help out, in fact they said it was a good site for camper trailers when we checked in. Wish I had gone up there after seeing the site and ask for something else. However, they should've seen what I pulled up with a recommended an alternative. It should never be allowed to be reserved as a camping spot.
The campground was conveniently located, and sites in the south loop were right-sized for tents and small RVs. The bathroom was heated, which was nice on mid-40 degree June mornings. A juvenile bison meandered through a couple times, which was fun.
We had site 043 and it was disappointing to say the least. In no way should that site be advertised as a camping site. It's a picnic site at best. We reserved with a 15-foot trailer, pulled up and it's a concrete parking lot with various spots and no way to park on the grass or set up anything on the grass. Hosts never offered to put us somewhere else or help out, in fact they said it was a good site for camper trailers when we checked in. Wish I had gone up there after seeing the site and ask for something else. However, they should've seen what I pulled up with a recommended an alternative. It should never be allowed to be reserved as a camping spot.
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.
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