Cottonwood Campground (ND)

315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, North Dakota, United States
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View of Cottonwood Campground from the main park road. There are buttes in the background with a large stand of cottonwoods and a field in between.
Cottonwood Preview Image shows a campsite with a picnic table framed by cottonwood trees and a bluff in the background
Leafy Cottonwood Trees

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.

Available sites

70 total sites
RV Sites 58 sites from $20 per night Tent Sites 12 sites from $20 per night

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

70 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 56 × 11 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 105 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 180 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 175 × 17 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 90 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 130 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 85 × 13 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 114 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 125 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 41 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 160 × 16 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: North Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 20 ft · Paved
$20
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 24 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 050, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 051, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 22 × 22 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 054, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 056, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 057, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 058, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
$20
/ per night
⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$20
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 31 × 31 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 28 ft wide · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 071, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 36 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 072, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 073, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 17.5 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 074, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 21 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 075, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 40 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 076, Loop: South Loop RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night

Reviews

2450 reviews

Summary

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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

Overall rating

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4 stars 22.5% (551)
3 stars 5.4% (132)
2 stars 2.5% (61)
1 star 2.7% (65)

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Sam D

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 070, Loop: South Loop

Highly recommend this spot for anyone considering camping in TRNP!

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Jason B

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: South Loop

We had site 043 and it was disappointing to say the least. In no way should that site be advertised as a camping site. It's a picnic site at best. We reserved with a 15-foot trailer, pulled up and it's a concrete parking lot with various spots and no way to park on the grass or set up anything on the grass. Hosts never offered to put us somewhere else or help out, in fact they said it was a good site for camper trailers when we checked in. Wish I had gone up there after seeing the site and ask for something else. However, they should've seen what I pulled up with a recommended an alternative. It should never be allowed to be reserved as a camping spot.

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Jennifer W

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 067, Loop: South Loop

The campground was conveniently located, and sites in the south loop were right-sized for tents and small RVs. The bathroom was heated, which was nice on mid-40 degree June mornings. A juvenile bison meandered through a couple times, which was fun.

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Heidi H

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: South Loop

Bison right in the site multiple times which made routes to the facilities interesting. Great experience.

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Sam D

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 070, Loop: South Loop

Highly recommend this spot for anyone considering camping in TRNP!

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Jason B

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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 043, Loop: South Loop

We had site 043 and it was disappointing to say the least. In no way should that site be advertised as a camping site. It's a picnic site at best. We reserved with a 15-foot trailer, pulled up and it's a concrete parking lot with various spots and no way to park on the grass or set up anything on the grass. Hosts never offered to put us somewhere else or help out, in fact they said it was a good site for camper trailers when we checked in. Wish I had gone up there after seeing the site and ask for something else. However, they should've seen what I pulled up with a recommended an alternative. It should never be allowed to be reserved as a camping spot.

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Rebecca Y

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop

We loved this park and the campground. The campsites are well spaced, the restrooms were clean, with running water, and a dish washing sink. Bison walked right through the campground. Look both ways before stepping outside!

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Patricia Barry L

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: North Loop

Loved the setting in the grove along the river. New clean bathrooms were great. Access to potable water was very good. Too bad there is no dump station in the park - you need to visit nearby private campgrounds for that. We had a male bison graze his way through our campsite.

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Deborah R

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop

The campground is located about 5 mi from the Medora entrance of the TRNP. It is well-designed, with clean, modern bathrooms and even a sink for dish-washing. The campsite is adjacent to the Little Missouri river and the grounds were a mix of shade trees and grassland. My campsite felt private and bathroom was easily accessible.

I thought the design of separate loops for the larger rigs from the smaller RVs/tent campers a unique feature. The site for the larger rigs were ample and mostly very private.

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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...

Nearest town

Medora, ND - 6 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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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Medora

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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