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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (2308)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Ross B
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: North Loop
Although it was a campground, sites were situated far enough away from others that you felt like you had your own space. The sites were easy to navigate, the bathrooms were surprisingly nice, and the overall atmosphere of the campground was nice. The best part was that a bison walked right through our campsite! I would recommend staying here.
Jay N
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: North Loop
Nice campground.
Rebecca F
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
The campsites are spaced nicely, the restrooms were clean and the park is beautiful. We saw buffalo, wild horses, ground hogs, prong-horns and hear coyotes. We would definitely like to return. The town of Morane was friendly and quaint.
John O
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: North Loop
Very nice Natl Park campsite. I wanted to stay here years ago but it was full. We love dry camping with our 30 ft Winnebago and toad. Sites were level and easy in & out. And amazingly we had a decent phone signal with available Wifi every night. Had a Bison relaxing under a tree just feet from our campsite. The whole park was amazing and so was the site. Only 5 miles from town... so we spent some time almost everyday in Medora. In fact... we stayed at Medora Campground (with full hookups) and then 5 days dry camping in the Natl Park and then back to the Medora Campground for showers & full hookups again... It worked great for us. Dont miss the Medora Musical, I wasnt sure it would be worth it .. but it really was... we would see it again sometime. There was also an "Eagles Tribute" concert one evening but it was rained out. Otherwise Theodore Roosevelt NP is one of our favorite stops.
Anna R
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: South Loop
This campground was great! On our first day there, a bison wandered near our campsite, and we got to observe it really close (while being in our car for safety). A great home base to explore Theodore Roosevelt NP.
Susan K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: North Loop
Absolutely the best site ever. Beautiful views and very private. Buffalo came through the campground.
Alfredo S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop
It was not easy selecting a place to set up camp. It felt like we set up camp on trails leading to the bathroom.
Erica K
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: South Loop
This campsite was great for our one night stay, if staying multiple nights there is not to much shade (depending on the time of day). The ground was pretty flat for our tent and there’s a short easy path to the bathroom (just walk one site to the right and you will see it). The bathrooms were very nice and clean. We drove right past the site initially as we thought it was a parking lot for over flow parking. Other than that the campground was quiet and peaceful and a short drive to the scenic loop!
Jeffrey G
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Bison and horses wander through camp - very cool.
Emma D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: North Loop
Restrooms were clean and nice. Space was easy to find and large campsite provided. Neighbors were situated at a good distance.
Location Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Address:
315 2 Nd Ave
Medora, ND, 58645
United States
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 miles (214 km) west of Bismarck, ND and 27 miles (43 km) east of the Montana state line.
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, with exits 24 and 27 located in Medora, ND.
Elevation: 690 feet
6 mi drive to downtown Medora (about 14 min)
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Last updated: September 12, 2026
