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Todd B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: North Loop
Fantastic and quiet campground, except for the thundering herd of buffalo that came through our site just as we were packing up our tent.
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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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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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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
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008, 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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Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
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026, Loop: North Loop
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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 · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
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032, Loop: North Loop
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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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036, Loop: North Loop
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039, Loop: North Loop
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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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052, Loop: South Loop
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055, 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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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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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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
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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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057, Loop: South Loop
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058, 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
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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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Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
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076, Loop: South Loop
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Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
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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
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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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Kevin J
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 066, Loop: South Loop
Excellent campground, well maintained, very accessible. Dozens of bison wandered through the campground at many points of the day and night. May be a concern with small children.
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Jan S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: North Loop
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Tracy C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 068, Loop: South Loop
This campground was excellent! The bathroom was close by this campsite, which was great for our family. We had a nice open field to view, and the space from other sites made it feel more private.
We had a bison walking around the bathroom area and continued down closer to us but stayed on the other side of the road in the evening. In the morning, we saw a horse run across the field. Then we had a major encounter with a bison that wandered right along the road toward our car. A passing vehicle startled it, and it quickly moved on up to our tent, where I shoved my kids in and climbed in right after as it rounded the corner where we had been moments before. We waited him out, and he finally moved along.
A memorable experience, but if you don’t love the closer encounters, you might want to camp elsewhere.
We would absolutely camp here again!
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Ryan L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North Loop
What a great park! Woke up to a bison walking through the camping spots. The bathroom was close and clean!
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Milo H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 Stayed at: 068, Loop: South Loop
Got in late, but found two trees to set up my hammock in. Once I woke up I was greeted by bison herd about 25 yards away. One adult male bison walked to stand guard over the children if the herd not ten feet away, which to be quite honest was terrifying, but a once in a lifetime opportunity, he was bigger than my car! Overall the campsite had good bathroom facilities near my campsite and good shade, I was in lot 64.
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Efrain V
VerifiedJuly 15, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: North Loop
Nice and quiet camping spot! It was easy to find, clean, close to Madora. It was perfect to go there first, get settled and have dinner (nice clean picnic table and grill area), then head into town for the Medora Musical (highly recommend). The next morning it was easy to head out from the campaigns and drive the scenic loop within the south part of the park, then into town for lunch and souvenirs.
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Kimberly P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 Stayed at: 065, Loop: South Loop
Such a beautiful area! We saw bison, wild horses, coyote, and so many prairie dogs. The campground is well maintained and quiet. Our tent site was 065. Small spot which fit 2 small tents. No shade. Spots are very close together but was not an issue for us. Neighboring sites were quiet and respectful. Bathrooms were kind of gross but not to the point of unusable. I hope to visit again when it’s a bit cooler and spend more than one night.
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John M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: North Loop
We got there after sunset. The site markers were bright and easy to see. The bathrooms were better than a hotel. And best of all, it is located in TRNP which we love and will visit 100 more times.
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Jody E
VerifiedJuly 14, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop
Long walk to the site from parking spot
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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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