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2450 reviews
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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July 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.
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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: North Loop
Absolutely the best site ever. Beautiful views and very private. Buffalo came through the campground.
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July 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.
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July 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!
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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Bison and horses wander through camp - very cool.
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July 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.
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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 046, Loop: South Loop
Awesome place to camp. Bison came right into the campground
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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: South Loop
The campground overall was ok. However, no toilet paper for three days in the bathroom closest to campsite 54, neither the men's nor the women's. The campground was full every night, yet the facilities could not be properly serviced. On my way out, I talked to the staff at the campground host area, and they took offense to my complaint. The bathrooms had been cleaned at 6:30 am on the morning we departed, yet they were not stocked with toilet paper. Even the handicap stalls were not properly attended to.
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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop
Wildlife and views beautiful! Buffalo in campsites.
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July 7, 2026 Stayed at: 016, Loop: North Loop
The park of neat and clean. The staff was always nice. The park hosts put on a great Sunday evening program.
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315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, ND 58645 United States
Elevation: 690 ft
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.
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 94, with exits 24 and 27 located in Medora, ND.
The closest entrance is: South Unit Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 2.9 mi · 5 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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