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About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Number of accommodations: 70
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
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
Dana C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.
Dana C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.
Dana C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.
Dana C
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
The sites were nice enough. Our particular site was kind of cramped because we didn’t have a lot of options for where to put our tent. Then our dining fly was pretty much hitting into the trees, but because we couldn’t move the fire pit, that was the only way. Also, we didn’t know that the convenient bathroom we chose to camp near was going to be completely torn down. There weren’t even any portapotties in its place. We eventually found the nice newer bathrooms by the beginning of the loop but it was frustrating trying to get there in the dark got the first time when our bathroom should have been like 10 steps behind our tent. Otherwise, the campground was enjoyable.
Deb M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
Some nice pull-thru sites, some are very small and oddly spaced. No electric or water hookups, but water spigots are easy to find. Brand new bathroom building, but wish they’d put in showers.
Deb M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
Some nice pull-thru sites, some are very small and oddly spaced. No electric or water hookups, but water spigots are easy to find. Brand new bathroom building, but wish they’d put in showers.
Deb M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
Some nice pull-thru sites, some are very small and oddly spaced. No electric or water hookups, but water spigots are easy to find. Brand new bathroom building, but wish they’d put in showers.
Deb M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: North Loop
Some nice pull-thru sites, some are very small and oddly spaced. No electric or water hookups, but water spigots are easy to find. Brand new bathroom building, but wish they’d put in showers.
Debbie L
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop
Nice campground. I had a site that was relatively private (051). If I returned I'd shoot for the campsites that have views of the river. The bathroom facilities are new and very nice. I was close to a small trail with access to the river which is a nice little hike and room to walk the river bed. There were water fill stations throughout the CG, ours had standing water around it so not optimal.
Debbie L
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: South Loop
Nice campground. I had a site that was relatively private (051). If I returned I'd shoot for the campsites that have views of the river. The bathroom facilities are new and very nice. I was close to a small trail with access to the river which is a nice little hike and room to walk the river bed. There were water fill stations throughout the CG, ours had standing water around it so not optimal.
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