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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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🚐 007, Loop: North Loop
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⛺ 055, Loop: South Loop
6 guests · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 060, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 061, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 062, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 063, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 064, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 065, Loop: South Loop
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⛺ 066, Loop: South Loop
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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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🚐 070, 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
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5.3%
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Nora B

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October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: North Loop

5

Lovely campsites (pretty spacious) set in a beautiful landscape. Rangers are great! And you can really see the stars at night. Can't wait to get back to TRNP.

Gordon R

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October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: North Loop

5

Great campground! Beautiful scenery!

Seth B

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October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: South Loop

5

Beautiful location. No complaints.

Douglas G

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October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: North Loop

4

Wildlife, including bison and deer abounds even in the camping area. Some tight spots to maneuver with some late night I-94 noise.

Alexis M

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October 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: North Loop

5

absolutely beautiful. we had bison show up at our site a couple times. staff was very friendly. 10/10 would go back.

Katrin F

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: North Loop

4

glad we reserved in advance (about a month ahead— we went towards the end of peak season) as it was busy! nice facilities and helpful attendants!

Gary S

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

4

I was surprised by the beauty of the park. I enjoyed my morning coffee watching a Buffalo graze across the river. It is on my come back to bucket list.

Shelby H

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: North Loop

5

What an experience! We camped here September 24-26 & it was amazing! We had bison walking by our campsite, heard elk bugling in the morning, and had a beautiful sunrise/sunset view from our spot overlooking the river and badlands. We hiked a 12 mile loop from our campsite jumping on the Maah Daah Hey after crossing the river. On the hike we saw a huge herd of bison as well as some loners and a couple smaller groups of 2-3 in addition to pronghorns and prairie dogs. We also traveled up to the North Unit for a drive through and can’t wait to spend more time there on our next visit!!

Katrin F

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: North Loop

4

glad we reserved in advance (about a month ahead— we went towards the end of peak season) as it was busy! nice facilities and helpful attendants!

Gary S

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October 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: South Loop

4

I was surprised by the beauty of the park. I enjoyed my morning coffee watching a Buffalo graze across the river. It is on my come back to bucket list.

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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