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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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Year-round
Fishing
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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
Shawn N
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop
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.
Shawn N
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop
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.
Elizabeth D
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Great location, Very clean, helpful staff.
Elizabeth D
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Great location, Very clean, helpful staff.
Elizabeth D
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Great location, Very clean, helpful staff.
Elizabeth D
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: South Loop
Great location, Very clean, helpful staff.
Joe A
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop
Super quiet and peaceful campground. The restrooms were opened for the first time of the season while we were there and they were very clean. The campground host was very helpful. Great place to stay.
Douglas M
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
Absolutely disgusting. We had made our reservation for Cottonwood two months earlier, but were not informed that the restrooms were being renovated. Under normal circumstances, that wouldn't have been a big problem, but management of this park made no effort to satisfy the needs of a full campground. There was only one small pit toilet to service the entire campground and it was horribly overfilled. Regular servicing would have been nice, as would some temporary port-a-potties. But no, that simple idea seems to have been too much to ask. Surely by now the new restrooms will be complete, so we are hopeful that arriving guests will have a better experience. Somebody should have been held accountable.
Joe A
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop
Super quiet and peaceful campground. The restrooms were opened for the first time of the season while we were there and they were very clean. The campground host was very helpful. Great place to stay.
Douglas M
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop
Absolutely disgusting. We had made our reservation for Cottonwood two months earlier, but were not informed that the restrooms were being renovated. Under normal circumstances, that wouldn't have been a big problem, but management of this park made no effort to satisfy the needs of a full campground. There was only one small pit toilet to service the entire campground and it was horribly overfilled. Regular servicing would have been nice, as would some temporary port-a-potties. But no, that simple idea seems to have been too much to ask. Surely by now the new restrooms will be complete, so we are hopeful that arriving guests will have a better experience. Somebody should have been held accountable.
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 12, 2026
