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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Gregory T
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop
Great early season stay at this campground, lots of wildlife, bison in camp every night and morning. Restrooms not open yet which we knew, however the one water site was not well mentioned for access or potability which was frustrating. Would come back, nice to be inside park. Accessing the NP office and campground road was horrible. Lots of construction in Medora, entire road through town, upgrades for tourism,all roads were stopped even side streets in town made it a wait to get in or out or campground. Going to be a worse tourist trap when done.
Jay K
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: North Loop
Nothing was open. The recreation.gov didn’t identify what kind of campsite it was until after I paid. So, I camped in the RV area and since no one was there I couldn’t change it to a tent camping area. Nor could I change it on the website. And no one was there to assist.
Jay K
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: North Loop
Nothing was open. The recreation.gov didn’t identify what kind of campsite it was until after I paid. So, I camped in the RV area and since no one was there I couldn’t change it to a tent camping area. Nor could I change it on the website. And no one was there to assist.
Ken H
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: North Loop
Great heated and clean bathroom. Nice pull through sites.
Brennan M
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: North Loop
Clean bathrooms and great small hiking trails to the Little Missouri right around the campsite.
John P
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: North Loop
It made all the difference for the Park Rangers to turn on the water and open the toilets. The Park is in fantastic shape. I did go to the Elkhorn Ranch site and the first sign board needs to be replaced. It’s so weathered that parts are unreadable. There’s also a pine that’s directly in the foundation line that detracts from experiencing the sense of sitting at the ranch house. Also, an effort to label the t-posts that outline the barn, coop, garden, blacksmith shop, and well location makes it more real. The Exhibit displays let you know as you walk in, but labels always help. It’s obviously a bucket list location so this seems like a good expense on your reduced budget. I had a wonderful experience. Thank you!
Ken H
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: North Loop
Great heated and clean bathroom. Nice pull through sites.
Brennan M
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: North Loop
Clean bathrooms and great small hiking trails to the Little Missouri right around the campsite.
John P
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: North Loop
It made all the difference for the Park Rangers to turn on the water and open the toilets. The Park is in fantastic shape. I did go to the Elkhorn Ranch site and the first sign board needs to be replaced. It’s so weathered that parts are unreadable. There’s also a pine that’s directly in the foundation line that detracts from experiencing the sense of sitting at the ranch house. Also, an effort to label the t-posts that outline the barn, coop, garden, blacksmith shop, and well location makes it more real. The Exhibit displays let you know as you walk in, but labels always help. It’s obviously a bucket list location so this seems like a good expense on your reduced budget. I had a wonderful experience. Thank you!
Matthew P
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop
Not a ton of activities this time of year. It was awesome to see bison right on the little Missouri outside our campsite.
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 9, 2026
