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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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🚐 067, Loop: South Loop
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🚐 068, 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
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Judy B

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May 14, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop

4

Cottonwood campground is a great place to see bison, and wild horses. My stay was early in the season so the water wasn't turned on yet. The vault toilets were clean. The campground is 5 miles from the entrance and the town of Medora. There are restaurants and a general store in town where you can purchase gas. If you are visiting in early May the leaves on the trees may not be out so there is no shade. The sites are well-spaced and several are pull-thru for larger campers. The south loop is more for tent camping. The sites at the far end of the north loop are a walk from the bathroom. The vault toilet is closer to the check-in kiosk and site 5. Site 23 has a wonderful view across the Little Missouri river and bluffs. Bison frequent the area and meander through the campground often lounging in the sites and rubbing on the picnic tables and BBQ's.

DeAnne H

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May 14, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 047, Loop: South Loop

5

We camped in space 47 the first weekend in May which backed up to the river. The wildlife was out everywhere. I thought maybe it was because it was early in the camping season (less people). Our site was perfect. The day we arrived, the wild horses were right across the river by late afternoon and were there for a couple hours…as were the bison! For a couple nights we heard coyotes, owls, and wild turkeys. We did have a bison graze right through our site but we stayed quiet and let him go on by! What an experience. Just need to always remember give them room…even if you are sitting in your tent! Don’t get up for a photo op! Stay put and quiet. Even tho the loop through the park didn’t go all the way around due to the coal vein fire, there was still a lot to see and the trails were not crowded. We were there for 4 days & 3 nights and that was perfect. We will be returning for sure! Hopefully when the musical is open for the season!

Judy B

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May 14, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop

4

Cottonwood campground is a great place to see bison, and wild horses. My stay was early in the season so the water wasn't turned on yet. The vault toilets were clean. The campground is 5 miles from the entrance and the town of Medora. There are restaurants and a general store in town where you can purchase gas. If you are visiting in early May the leaves on the trees may not be out so there is no shade. The sites are well-spaced and several are pull-thru for larger campers. The south loop is more for tent camping. The sites at the far end of the north loop are a walk from the bathroom. The vault toilet is closer to the check-in kiosk and site 5. Site 23 has a wonderful view across the Little Missouri river and bluffs. Bison frequent the area and meander through the campground often lounging in the sites and rubbing on the picnic tables and BBQ's.

John W

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May 12, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 045, Loop: South Loop

5

Never had a bison as a camper next door. What a great experience.

John W

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May 12, 2023 β€’ Stayed at: 045, Loop: South Loop

5

Never had a bison as a camper next door. What a great experience.

Mandie L

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December 19, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 075, Loop: South Loop

5

This was a great site. We had a pop-up camper with a slider and it fit well. Close to the bathrooms, which were clean but bring a towel to dry your hands.

Mandie L

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December 19, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 075, Loop: South Loop

5

This was a great site. We had a pop-up camper with a slider and it fit well. Close to the bathrooms, which were clean but bring a towel to dry your hands.

Nichole T

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October 26, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 075, Loop: South Loop

5

Excellent value. Nice site with a flat spot for a tent. One of my favorite campgrounds on my two month national park road trip.

Nichole T

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October 26, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 075, Loop: South Loop

5

Excellent value. Nice site with a flat spot for a tent. One of my favorite campgrounds on my two month national park road trip.

Jeffrey C

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October 8, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 075, Loop: South Loop

5

Great campground. The facilities were in excellent shape. The restrooms were very clean. We were very impressed with the campground host. He was attentive and very helpful.

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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