About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (1027)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and relaxing experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay, while the location provides easy access to scenic views and wildlife encounters. Some campers noted the lack of fire pits and shower facilities as areas for improvement, but overall, guests highly recommend the campground for its charm and tranquil atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and relaxing experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and clean facilities. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall stay, while the location provides easy access to scenic views and wildlife encounters. Some campers noted the lack of fire pits and shower facilities as areas for improvement, but overall, guests highly recommend the campground for its charm and tranquil atmosphere.
Review Summary
Dawn K
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop
This is a beautiful little oasis of cottonwood trees in the valley. We enjoyed the gorgeous views all around us. Unfortunately, the campground could use some upgrades, including leveling out campsites and making sure there is adequate space. Our site was backward and tight against the road, so we had to maneuver our small motor home around to face the other way and struggled to get it level and still have safe clearance next to the road. Water and electricity would of course be a welcome addition too.
William P
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop
Our campsite was closed and we were given site across the road. Didnβt work as well with out teardrop trailer but was ok.
William P
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop
Our campsite was closed and we were given site across the road. Didnβt work as well with out teardrop trailer but was ok.
Curtis O
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
It was so incredibly hot and buggy when we visited at the end of July that we left our site early. Having no electricity and it being extremely hot in the camper through the night, we headed out. But! We loved walking to the river to enjoy the beautiful badlands. If the weather was cooler we would stay here again.
Patricia E
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop
The site I reserved was not available due to construction. I was assigned another site. The camphost also told me I could choose any of the even-numbered sites without a tag, which was great as I was camping in my truck and wanted to be close to the restroom. I chose a great site, put the tag the camp host gave me, and put it on the post. Then I went out for a drive through the park for a few hours. Upon returning found my site occupied by a motorcyclist with a tent. My tag was still on the post. The new resident of the site was not visible. I drove around to the camp host site and talked to him. It was not much later in the afternoon, and most sites were occupied or had reservation tags. Fortunately, there had been a cancellation, and I got another site. Not nearly as close to the restroom. I stopped at the site to pick up my tag, and the new resident was rude and arrogant. Not a very good experience for a 70-year-old woman traveling alone. The camp host was great. The campground it great. The facilities are great. It is just a shame some people feel more entitled than they should.
Curtis O
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
It was so incredibly hot and buggy when we visited at the end of July that we left our site early. Having no electricity and it being extremely hot in the camper through the night, we headed out. But! We loved walking to the river to enjoy the beautiful badlands. If the weather was cooler we would stay here again.
Patricia E
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: South Loop
The site I reserved was not available due to construction. I was assigned another site. The camphost also told me I could choose any of the even-numbered sites without a tag, which was great as I was camping in my truck and wanted to be close to the restroom. I chose a great site, put the tag the camp host gave me, and put it on the post. Then I went out for a drive through the park for a few hours. Upon returning found my site occupied by a motorcyclist with a tent. My tag was still on the post. The new resident of the site was not visible. I drove around to the camp host site and talked to him. It was not much later in the afternoon, and most sites were occupied or had reservation tags. Fortunately, there had been a cancellation, and I got another site. Not nearly as close to the restroom. I stopped at the site to pick up my tag, and the new resident was rude and arrogant. Not a very good experience for a 70-year-old woman traveling alone. The camp host was great. The campground it great. The facilities are great. It is just a shame some people feel more entitled than they should.
Steve F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: North Loop
The park is great, the sites are nice, but the lack of electricity makes a summer visit to this park pretty unbearable. We'll come back when there are electric sites.
Steve F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 005, Loop: North Loop
The park is great, the sites are nice, but the lack of electricity makes a summer visit to this park pretty unbearable. We'll come back when there are electric sites.
Melinda K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: North Loop
So great to stay within the Park! Campsite was larger than we needed for our tent, but it was what was available at the time we made our reservations. Had to walk through campsites on the interior of the loop to get to the restrooms, but people were courteous. Restrooms were clean and camp host was polite and helpful.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.95 / -103.532
Elevation: 690 feet
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
