Cottonwood Campground
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Write a Review E. River Rd. Medora, ND 58645 701-623-4466 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.9499, -103.5313
Overview of Cottonwood Campground
Campsites can be reserved online. First-come, first-served Oct. - April. Some sites can accommodate RVs up to 55 ft. max.
Last Price Paid: $7
Reported by Nomad Reign RV on 8/2/2024
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Class A)
Reported by Richard on 9/21/2021
Number of Sites 75
Reservations yes
Elevation 2,230 ft / 679 m
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Cottonwood Campground 41 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/8/2024
“So Many Bison!”
Reviewed 9/8/2024
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 067 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
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For the location a great place to stay. Clean bathrooms, RV water available. We did not have or need electric or dump station. Site 67 was not super level, but by parallel parking our 19 van we were pretty level fore to aft. The bonus was the bison herds tromping through camp now and again, and proximity to the little Mississippi - 3” ... more
For the location a great place to stay. Clean bathrooms, RV water available. We did not have or need electric or dump station. Site 67 was not super level, but by parallel parking our 19 van we were pretty level fore to aft. The bonus was the bison herds tromping through camp now and again, and proximity to the little Mississippi - 3” deep at this time of year, and easy crossing to the Maa Daa Hey trail on the other side with excellent hiking. Most neighbors were reasonably quiet
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SupBoy would stay here again
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“Beautiful campground with plenty of wildlife.”
Reviewed 8/2/2024
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 047; 045 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Beautiful campground with plenty of wildlife. The back-in sites are quite unlevel and some are very difficult to get into with a trailer more than 20’ in length. Of course, that makes for more tent campers and people with small trailers. Water spigots are close enough and generously spaced around the campground. Flat roads allow for ea... more
Beautiful campground with plenty of wildlife. The back-in sites are quite unlevel and some are very difficult to get into with a trailer more than 20’ in length. Of course, that makes for more tent campers and people with small trailers. Water spigots are close enough and generously spaced around the campground. Flat roads allow for easy bike rides for kids and older adults. No cell service to speak of unless you drive up the hills past the old CCC camp and then two to three bars of ATT are available. The visitors center inside the park is top-notch with a very interesting film and exhibits. Teddy’s old original cabin is behind the building and open for ranger and self-guided tours.
Except for the Cowboy Hall of Fame the nearby town of Medora is all hat and no cowboy. Typical small-town racketeering. No grocery stores within 20 miles and no decent restaurants. Disney-like atmosphere and the feeling you are in a fake town. The only groceries are at a convenience store which offers nothing healthy we could possibly eat. The only fruits in a bowl were inferior apples and bananas that cost $1.00 each. Very disappointed in the hype surrounding what was once a legitimate western town.
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Nomad Reign RV would stay here again
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“Awesome!!!”
Reviewed 7/24/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 36 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Best 3 nights so far. $7 nightly beautiful views and beautiful national park. Camp hosts and rangers do helpful. Buffalo everywhere and I mean everywhere!!! Medora a cute little tourist town and the musical was great.
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Cinnscott22 would stay here again
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“Lovely Spot In Gorgeous Setting ”
Reviewed 6/21/2024
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 37 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Enjoyed our stay here, very peaceful campground. Our site, 37, wasn’t ideal for solar but our portable panel worked out fine. Long narrow pull through but plenty of room for our 27 foot trailer and truck. Very clean bathrooms and pit toilets in campground. No dump, only potable water fill at entrance to campground. Would certainly stay... more
Enjoyed our stay here, very peaceful campground. Our site, 37, wasn’t ideal for solar but our portable panel worked out fine. Long narrow pull through but plenty of room for our 27 foot trailer and truck. Very clean bathrooms and pit toilets in campground. No dump, only potable water fill at entrance to campground. Would certainly stay here again.
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SpenceAir would stay here again
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“Wild Horses Everyday!”
Reviewed 5/29/2024
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed here the end of Sept and were able to get a first come site. The $7 price is with a senior pass, $14 full price. Loved the friendly, knowledgeable staff at the visitor center, but our favorites were the wildlife and scenic views of North Dakota Bad Lands!
We made a visit of our stay here.
https://youtu.be/zFZOfZV8W9s
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“Perfect First Dry Camping Experience”
Reviewed 5/8/2024
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 35 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed in Cottonwood the first week of May before the season. Steady rain for 4 days and none of the sites flooded. Our site #35 would fit any rig and had a good view to the south. We would have gotten some good sun on our portable panels had the sun been out. I think site #25 was the longest pull thru. IMO Site #23 has the best vi... more
We stayed in Cottonwood the first week of May before the season. Steady rain for 4 days and none of the sites flooded. Our site #35 would fit any rig and had a good view to the south. We would have gotten some good sun on our portable panels had the sun been out. I think site #25 was the longest pull thru. IMO Site #23 has the best view and is on the North side. Those campers had their Star Link out. North Loop road is tight for big rigs but doable. New showers are almost complete in the North Loop. Buffalo and wild horses walk through the campground.
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Snoopinaround would stay here again
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“Beautiful views, great location, no dump station”
Reviewed 8/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 52 |
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We didn't have luck reserving through the app a few weeks in advance, so we attempted the first come first serve sites. We got there around 8:30am on Friday in mid August to make sure we got a spot but noticed a lot of turnover on Friday and Saturday. Campground was full by 5-6pm each day we were there. All even number sites are first ... more
We didn't have luck reserving through the app a few weeks in advance, so we attempted the first come first serve sites. We got there around 8:30am on Friday in mid August to make sure we got a spot but noticed a lot of turnover on Friday and Saturday. Campground was full by 5-6pm each day we were there. All even number sites are first come, first serve, so it is quite a few sites. 49, 52, and 53 have the prettiest views for tent/ short rigs if you can grab one. The camp hosts were great, and the facility was decent for $14 a night. I was sad to not have a dump station, though. 1 bar of Verizon and T-Mobile; not enough to work but enough to load emails/ look something up. Wild horses roamed through the campsite!
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wherevertheyland would stay here again
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“Not Great For Big Rigs”
Reviewed 7/31/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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We attempted to get a FF site in this campground but what was available wasn’t easy to fit into. There were also very tree lined roads making it impossible in some cases to avoid scraping some branches on one side or the other. Seemed well maintained and camp host was friendly.
camper-750112 would stay here again
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“Perfect location to explore the Theodore Roosevelt National Park”
Reviewed 7/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 51 |
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We camped at the Cottonwood Campground in mid-June, the weather was perfect. Our rate was $7.00 per night with our Lifetime Pass, otherwise the nightly rate is $14.00. Our campsite was very spacious and private with a picnic table and grill. Water was located nearby and the restrooms were modern and very clean. We received 1-bar of... more
We camped at the Cottonwood Campground in mid-June, the weather was perfect. Our rate was $7.00 per night with our Lifetime Pass, otherwise the nightly rate is $14.00. Our campsite was very spacious and private with a picnic table and grill. Water was located nearby and the restrooms were modern and very clean. We received 1-bar of coverage with Verizon. Overall we enjoyed our stay at this campground and the opportunity to explore the National Park.
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Richard n Mary would stay here again
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“Great location, but cellular dead zone”
Reviewed 6/6/2023
| Nightly rate: | $14 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 44 |
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Park was a great location, not completely dead zone for T-Mobile and version. Att I get around 3m down and under 1m upload
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GaJeeep would stay here again
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noted 8/20/2020
This and all other official campgrounds in Teddy Roosevelt are still closed for COVID as of 8/18, FYI.
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noted 9/9/2019
No dump station in the campground. One is available in town at Medora Campground ($5) and another at Buffalo Gap off Exit 18.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- group sites
- restrooms: flush
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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