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Average nightly rates70 total sites · $20 avg/night
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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- 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
Sandi J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Beautiful Park
Lisa H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
We really enjoyed Cottonwood campground. We got VERY lucky and got to experience the buffalo herd coming THROUGH the campground and into our sites. It was amazing to see them up close and personal while safely observing from our camper. The campsites seem to vary in size, but we were happy with ours. The camp host was very kind and welcoming. The bathrooms were clean and had running water. No pit toilets ;)
Sandi J
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Beautiful Park
Lisa H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
We really enjoyed Cottonwood campground. We got VERY lucky and got to experience the buffalo herd coming THROUGH the campground and into our sites. It was amazing to see them up close and personal while safely observing from our camper. The campsites seem to vary in size, but we were happy with ours. The camp host was very kind and welcoming. The bathrooms were clean and had running water. No pit toilets ;)
Lori B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop
This campground is in a beautiful park, and is in a nice location near the river. The sites are generally large and fairly private. However, the sites have that overgrown, un-maintained look to them, and the fire grills are the raised type, so having a "bonfire" is a little difficult. We ended up leaving a day early after being woken in the middle of the night by what felt like gale-force winds ripping our tent pegs out of the ground, collapsing our tent, and snapping our tent pole. We were literally holding up the tent from the inside. In the morning the area around the picnic table and fire grill was a lake. Maybe it was just a bad night, but I suspect the wind storms are fairly common along the river. Probably a better campground for RV camping!
Lori B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop
This campground is in a beautiful park, and is in a nice location near the river. The sites are generally large and fairly private. However, the sites have that overgrown, un-maintained look to them, and the fire grills are the raised type, so having a "bonfire" is a little difficult. We ended up leaving a day early after being woken in the middle of the night by what felt like gale-force winds ripping our tent pegs out of the ground, collapsing our tent, and snapping our tent pole. We were literally holding up the tent from the inside. In the morning the area around the picnic table and fire grill was a lake. Maybe it was just a bad night, but I suspect the wind storms are fairly common along the river. Probably a better campground for RV camping!
Lori B
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop
This campground is in a beautiful park, and is in a nice location near the river. The sites are generally large and fairly private. However, the sites have that overgrown, un-maintained look to them, and the fire grills are the raised type, so having a "bonfire" is a little difficult. We ended up leaving a day early after being woken in the middle of the night by what felt like gale-force winds ripping our tent pegs out of the ground, collapsing our tent, and snapping our tent pole. We were literally holding up the tent from the inside. In the morning the area around the picnic table and fire grill was a lake. Maybe it was just a bad night, but I suspect the wind storms are fairly common along the river. Probably a better campground for RV camping!
Jennifer P
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
Great campground! Beautiful, wooded sites. Incredible park. Definitely want to visit again.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
Great campground! Beautiful, wooded sites. Incredible park. Definitely want to visit again.
Jennifer P
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop
Great campground! Beautiful, wooded sites. Incredible park. Definitely want to visit again.
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
