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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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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: 076, Loop: South Loop
The weather was really hot which forced us indoors a lot. The park was beautiful. The only change if suggest is to add a bench for dry clothes in the shower room. Older people need to sit to dress after a shower
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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop
The location was perfect. Just be cautious when camping during the bison rut. We had a bull come through our camp site early in the morning. The same one pushed us out of the river bed the day before.
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August 1, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: North Loop
The campground was clean and well maintained. It wasn't crowded even though it was full. I wish they had some way of releasing reserved sites that no one shows up for. I saw several people driving around and everything said "reserved" but there were at least five sites that were empty.
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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 064, Loop: South Loop
Beautiful campground, great jumping-off point to the park.
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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 056, Loop: South Loop
I've never had easier access to drinking water while camping!!! The outdoor sink behind the bathhouse was great for dishes, too. Loved the nice, remodeled flushing toilets. Because there is such privacy around camps (due to the nature of the landscape and lack of trees), the convenience of toilets made peeing very easy for both the squatters and the standers. Great views -- we saw wild horses, buffalo, and lots of birds!
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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: North Loop
The camp host was outstanding and the Rangers at Theodore Roosevelt, national Park or phenomenal
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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 074, Loop: South Loop
Rest room is nice but the light shuts off very fast sometimes. No shower. Sites are spacious. Make sure to have bug spray, the biting flies are bad.
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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: North Loop
Quiet campground with lots of shade. Pick your site carefully based on your needs as there is a big range in the sizes and parking available. Some are big pull through loops and others are small parking spots intended to walk into the site and set up a tent.
This is an economy rustic campground. It was $20 a night and there is no electricity, water, sewer, OR dump station. We stayed at another NP campground the next day and it had electricity, clean, hot showers, laundry, and a dump station for $26.
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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 046, Loop: South Loop
Beautiful campground that is perfect for visits to Theodore Roosevelt NP, the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the many trails in the area.
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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop
Great campground. Views were great. Site was spacious. Very quiet and peaceful.
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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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