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Cottonwood Campground (ND)

315 2 Nd Ave, Medora, North Dakota, United States

View of Cottonwood Campground from the main park road. There are buttes in the background with a large stand of cottonwoods and a field in between.
Cottonwood Preview Image shows a campsite with a picnic table framed by cottonwood trees and a bluff in the background
Leafy Cottonwood Trees

About Cottonwood Campground (ND)

For people visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open year-round. To make a reservation for the group site please visit this the Cottonwood Group Site (ND ) page.

Number of accommodations: 70

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Jun 27

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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70 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: North Loop
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🚐 015, Loop: North Loop
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⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 058, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 059, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 067, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 068, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 069, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 076, Loop: South Loop
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Reviews (1027)

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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

4.5
1027 reviews
5
66.2%
680
4
23.0%
236
3
5.3%
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2
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Erin R

Verified

June 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop

4

We could walk to the river from our spot. The wild horses were hanging out by the river. Bathrooms were nice and new. Overall a good campground especially for the reasonable price.

Doug B

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June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: South Loop

4

done

Doug B

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June 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: South Loop

4

done

Stephen B

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June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: South Loop

2

We had one of the walk to sites which was very small and had no trees to hang a weather tarp from or dry out your dew-soaked rain fly. There was no natural shade. The site was right on top of the neighboring ones with no clear delineation between sites. The grill grates were rusty, and there is no fire ring. Had several vehicles pull up to spots to sleep including the one we reserved (per our camp neighbor). The toilet was clean and modern but the access paths are not marked. The potable water was good. The campground was quiet by dusk. Recommend getting a spot on the inside of each loop as they appeared to be larger. Cheap rate. The Little Missouri had some wild horses grazing on the bank opposite the campground which was a fun surprise. There were no other animals except some birds. Garbage cans were nearby and I disturbed by raccoons or other critters. If you get a decent sized lot for your gear, bring your own fire ring, and don’t mind having unregistered visitors sleeping in their vehicles at your campsite until you shop them off, you’ll enjoy the exceptional value this campground offers. It’s a place to sleep for the night, not a KOA where you’ll spend a lot of time “camping” or hanging out with family/friends. You’re there for the national park so get out and enjoy it. If you want amenities or more space, look elsewhere.

Mishelle M

Verified

June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Very nice campground for tent camping. Bathrooms were nice and clean. I had a buffalo walk through my campsite my very first night and another night I could hear horses very close by. Campground host was also very kind!

Kenneth K

Verified

June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: South Loop

5

Very nice campground, very clean bathrooms, great camp host.

Stephen B

Verified

June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: South Loop

2

We had one of the walk to sites which was very small and had no trees to hang a weather tarp from or dry out your dew-soaked rain fly. There was no natural shade. The site was right on top of the neighboring ones with no clear delineation between sites. The grill grates were rusty, and there is no fire ring. Had several vehicles pull up to spots to sleep including the one we reserved (per our camp neighbor). The toilet was clean and modern but the access paths are not marked. The potable water was good. The campground was quiet by dusk. Recommend getting a spot on the inside of each loop as they appeared to be larger. Cheap rate. The Little Missouri had some wild horses grazing on the bank opposite the campground which was a fun surprise. There were no other animals except some birds. Garbage cans were nearby and I disturbed by raccoons or other critters. If you get a decent sized lot for your gear, bring your own fire ring, and don’t mind having unregistered visitors sleeping in their vehicles at your campsite until you shop them off, you’ll enjoy the exceptional value this campground offers. It’s a place to sleep for the night, not a KOA where you’ll spend a lot of time “camping” or hanging out with family/friends. You’re there for the national park so get out and enjoy it. If you want amenities or more space, look elsewhere.

Mishelle M

Verified

June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: North Loop

5

Very nice campground for tent camping. Bathrooms were nice and clean. I had a buffalo walk through my campsite my very first night and another night I could hear horses very close by. Campground host was also very kind!

Kenneth K

Verified

June 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: South Loop

5

Very nice campground, very clean bathrooms, great camp host.

Janice K

Verified

June 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop

5

Large lovely campsites. Very level & felt very private.

Location Cottonwood Campground (ND)

Address:
315 2 Nd Ave
Medora, ND, 58645
United States

Highway access

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

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