Theodore Roosevelt National Park$10
Cottonwood
Total sites: 36
Available Today: 35 FF*
Available this Weekend: 35 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 35 FF*
Available this Weekend: 35 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
2,256 ft
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Cottonwood Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cottonwood Campground is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (2 hrs 10 min west of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,256 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 255 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $14.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (682)
3.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 51% | |
| 4 star | 11% | |
| 3 star | 2% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 33% |
@LoriA7453277 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #73
We stayed two nights in the campground. The hostess was very nice and offered to help us change sites as the one we had originally booked wasnt the best. The campground is in a good location, close to Medora and close to the hikes and wildlife. There was a herd of bison right outside the campground and we saw the horses very close by as well.
@RoyleneG956FBC · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #1
Felt bad for the employees ours was the day the furlough started and everyone was really depressed and hurt
@DanR5280240 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #31
Location = right in the scenic drive. Bison hanging out right near campground entrance! Campground was busy but quiet. Ranger came to enforce quiet time.
@RandyW4534489 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #19
The campground was great. Very spacious for tent camping. I wish there were fire pits but I guess the fire danger is too high.
@GilbertB8B8E17 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #1
Close encounters with buffalo in the campground! Awesome. Perfect dark skies star gazing location. Ive never seen the Milky Way so clearly.
@GregQ644AE3523 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #7
I loved Cottonwood campground. Sites are large and well spaced. Restrooms are conveniently located. Decent cell service. It's a short walk to the Little Missouri River. On our last day here, in the afternoon, a large bull bison walked right into our campsite. We gave him his space and he was docile and went on his way.
@JoVD074660F020 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #3
The campground hosts were extremely helpful; they switched us to a better campsite because our camper was too long for the assigned site. The hosts were always cheerful and talkative - always smiling. They were so welcoming. We loved the National Park - the views were amazing and the trails were just perfect.
@margaretl93123 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #17
The pull through sites next to the mountains were fantastic. I could have sat there all day looking at the wild horses and bison. Just driving around, stopping to see the prairie dogs, seeing a coyote, seeing the horses everywhere. Pleasant Valley ranch trail to the river was a daily visit. This park was one of my absolute favorites.
@MichelleP94407 · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #55
Stayed two nights in late September. Beautiful view of the mountains and the river. Abundant stars. Level tent site, nice picnic table. Convenient and clean restroom. Trash and recycling receptacles. Quiet campground even though it was well populated. Lots of dogs on leashes, joggers, cyclists. A nice experience.
@KateSE01520DCD · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #61
Very happy with the accessibility to multiple restroom facilities. Amazing night skies. Bring your binoculars to see all the wildlife.
@KeithM6446150 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #15
Clean, quiet, comfortable.
@DaleB2844532 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025 at Campsite #43
Bathrooms super clean, everything else super, keep it going!!!!!!
@LOWELLB7599140 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025 at Campsite #31
Love the park. Campground is not well maintained, but ok.
@EdwardW7454945 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #67
What a wonderful campground, well maintained, some shade, wildlife roaming though the sites. We loved the experience.
@BrianD6953183 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #59
Excellent walk in tent site right by the river
@JodyM455D95E7B · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #45
Nice big sites. Wish there was a fire pit but understand fire danger. Love the new bathrooms!
@NancyD82C02E16 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #29
I would definitely stay here again. The campground was full but our site felt private.
@MarcP138AB23A2 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #43
Great staff -had agreat time
@MarcP138AB23A2 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #43
Great staff -had agreat time
@FrankayS0DACD6 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #59
I arrived at the campground after dark. If there had been a sign directing me to the tent sites where the road splits into the 2 loops it would have been helpful.
@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #35
Our site in the Cottonwood Campground was quite private. The restrooms were convenient and kept clean. Location was good for accessing the scenic drive. We even had a visit from 4 bison our first morning there - quite exciting with no harm done!
@LindaA9769350 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #49
Works well if you dont need water and electricity. Good location.
@SkyP2D3CE5A997 · Camped on Aug 30, 2025 at Campsite #1
Good campground with access to surrounding trails, and the bathrooms were well maintained and clean which is a huge plus. Would definitely book again.
@GregoryB745869 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #39
Beautiful park! Camp hosts and staff were very helpful. Easy to find and navigate to. Water fill and dump station were easily accessible. Site 47 was just big enough for our 27' fifth wheel and truck, kind of a narrow site, driver side slide out was very near the edge of the road and not much patio space on the door side of the camper. The picnic table and fire ring were a short downhill walk away. All in all a OK site with pretty good privacy. Short walk to the flush toilets.
@ZackaryRE53DFF · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice campground. Very convenient location.
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