Cottonwood Campground (ND)

The campsite had great views of the Little Missouri River. The campground’s south loop sites by the river seem to be very good for tent campers like us. The grounds were well kept and the bathrooms were clean. In early May the water was turned off but we just bought a bunch of gallons with us and it was fine. Also, part of the auto tour route was closed. Even so the weather was great and we saw a lot of wildlife, enjoyed all the hikes, and loved watching the sunset from one of the overlooks. A beautiful place worth visiting, especially in the spring.

The campground was not prepared for campers on 5/12/2022 when we arrived. No water to fill our RV tank before we headed to our site. The only water spigot working had stripped threads so no hose would work. They only had one bathroom unlocked as well for tent campers. The rangers seamed unsure of what was going on at Cottonwood Campground. The setting was nice with sites along the river but don’t expect to have you Rv door facing the beautiful view. One way circle so any site on the river your Rv door will face the road. If you choose to go into the do not enter way you can set up facing the river. But when you leave you might create a tragic jam. Park of the loop park road is closed. I drove 2700 miles. I would give it a 6 out of 10.

The campsite had great views of the Little Missouri River. The campground’s south loop sites by the river seem to be very good for tent campers like us. The grounds were well kept and the bathrooms were clean. In early May the water was turned off but we just bought a bunch of gallons with us and it was fine. Also, part of the auto tour route was closed. Even so the weather was great and we saw a lot of wildlife, enjoyed all the hikes, and loved watching the sunset from one of the overlooks. A beautiful place worth visiting, especially in the spring.

Campground was overall very nice. We were even greeted by bison the first night. However, the newer bathrooms were either locked or being renovated/built meaning we had to trek halfway across the campground to the only remainly pit toilet in the campground. No explanation, no heads up before you check out online, no discount for limited services. Other than that it’s a great spot with fairly private spots with many cottonwoods throughout the campground. Would definitely come back again.

Campground was overall very nice. We were even greeted by bison the first night. However, the newer bathrooms were either locked or being renovated/built meaning we had to trek halfway across the campground to the only remainly pit toilet in the campground. No explanation, no heads up before you check out online, no discount for limited services. Other than that it’s a great spot with fairly private spots with many cottonwoods throughout the campground. Would definitely come back again.