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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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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
Amanda L
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: South Loop
We stayed in site #65.
This tent-only section lacks shade and privacy, but we were only staying one night so it wasn't a big deal. It's relatively close to the bathrooms, which are clean (yet at least 10 degrees hotter than outside - instant sweat when in the bathrooms). The campground was quiet.
Dale B
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: South Loop
Excellent campground. The hostess Barb is an absolute gem.
Doesn't get any better than Cottonwood, our third time there.
Gary C
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: North Loop
Site 10 was had enough space that you could barely see other campsites, wasn't too far from the rest rooms and had a large pull through. The camp host was very friendly although you need to buy your ice in town. At the other end of the campground there were tent sites that might be more private and had great views of the river.
William W
VerifiedAugust 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.
James O
VerifiedAugust 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.
Laura H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: South Loop
Great campground. Views were great. Site was spacious. Very quiet and peaceful.
Donald H
VerifiedAugust 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.
Natalie B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood Campground was easy to find within the park. I stayed near the little Missouri river with a great sunset view. The bathrooms were clean, and everything was easy about it!
JamesChelsea W
VerifiedAugust 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!
ROBERT B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: North Loop
The camp host was outstanding and the Rangers at Theodore Roosevelt, national Park or phenomenal
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
