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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (2203)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with ample wildlife sightings, including bison and wild horses. The facilities are generally clean, with friendly staff and a convenient location for exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Some reviews mention layout issues and occasional maintenance concerns, but overall, visitors highly recommend this campground for its scenic views and enjoyable atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with ample wildlife sightings, including bison and wild horses. The facilities are generally clean, with friendly staff and a convenient location for exploring Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Some reviews mention layout issues and occasional maintenance concerns, but overall, visitors highly recommend this campground for its scenic views and enjoyable atmosphere.
Review Summary
Pam T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!
Dave D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.
Pam T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!
Dave D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.
Pam T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!
Dave D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.
Pam T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop
Fabulous site! Roomy and right by the river....and loved the Buffalo's meandering through our site in the evening ....clean bathrooms(thank you!) and wonderful camp hosts!
Dave D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop
Cottonwood campground was very pleasant and quiet. We tent-camp and were away from the big trailers. Had 2 bison in the grasslands just behind the tent area. Camp hosts were very welcoming and informative and we really enjoyed talking with them about their volunteerism in the park campground.
We hiked both the north and south units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park spending several days in each location. The north unit is more colorful due to the many diverse rock layers. We saw wildlife in both units, including the bison, too many prairie dogs to count, coyote, elk, the wild horses, pronghorns, mule deer, the black and white-tailed deer, with many of the sightings close (but from a still safe distance).
We've been to nearly 40 of our National Parks and this had beautiful scenery (as does all our national parks), easy driving, hiking for all skill levels, great wildlife, and low population. A wonderful trip for our 34th wedding anniversary.
Samuel K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: South Loop
Just an awesome campground overall, great sites and facilities. I will be recommending this campsite to anyone staying in the area and hope to return.
Samuel K
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: South Loop
Just an awesome campground overall, great sites and facilities. I will be recommending this campsite to anyone staying in the area and hope to return.
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: July 11, 2026
