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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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May 30, 2021
This is a beautiful park and we saw a lot of wildlife, or should I say we saw a lot of animals in the park.
The road still is not repaired and you can not drive the entire loop yet, and it has been years sense the road has been out!
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May 15, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop
The park was great but the reservation process was terrible. We were over charged and both recreation.gov and the park management blamed each other for the problem. Customers should not be treated this way.
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May 15, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop
The park was great but the reservation process was terrible. We were over charged and both recreation.gov and the park management blamed each other for the problem. Customers should not be treated this way.
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May 15, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop
The park was great but the reservation process was terrible. We were over charged and both recreation.gov and the park management blamed each other for the problem. Customers should not be treated this way.
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February 20, 2020
We loved the rustic camping and that area of the country.
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February 20, 2020
We loved the rustic camping and that area of the country.
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February 20, 2020
We loved the rustic camping and that area of the country.
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February 1, 2020 Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Absolute best camping experience I have ever had. Quiet, Serene next to the Little Missouri River. Sitting out eating breakfast looking at a bison on the other side of the river. I'm definitely going back.
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February 1, 2020 Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Absolute best camping experience I have ever had. Quiet, Serene next to the Little Missouri River. Sitting out eating breakfast looking at a bison on the other side of the river. I'm definitely going back.
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February 1, 2020 Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Absolute best camping experience I have ever had. Quiet, Serene next to the Little Missouri River. Sitting out eating breakfast looking at a bison on the other side of the river. I'm definitely going back.
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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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