Theodore Roosevelt National Park$10
Cottonwood
Total sites: 36
Available Today: 3 FF*
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 3 FF*
Available this Weekend: 0
Booking Window: 6 months
2,256 ft
71°F
56°F
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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 (659)
3.4 out of 5
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| 1 star | 34% |
@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.
@ZackaryRE53DFF · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #1
Very nice campground. Very convenient location.
@JohnN4346623 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #43
Wonderful campground. First come first serve with the most spectacular restrooms ever for a national park!! Great destination for two nights and the staff were the best.
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #11
The only reason I didnt give this an excellent review is because its so far from Medora. Wish there was a campground closer to Medora run by the national Park service.
@ClayHDFE0F18DD · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #47
Site 47 was unlevel. Marked as slight grade. If the posts would be removed you could get more level. The view was great. Nice to see camp hosts. They were helpful.
@VickyH2383518 · Camped on Aug 15, 2025 at Campsite #43
Nice campground and facilities.
@PaigeP5D7D3BE7 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #63
The campsite was very uneven and too close to neighbors. The group next to us was yelling and slamming just till 1:00am. Could not sleep and dont recommend this campsite because of how uneven and rocky it is. Also campfire ring only grill.
@KalaA069A3FB2E · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #43
The campground was clean and quiet. It was in a great location and was easy to get to.
@CharlotteB4E75 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #3
Site 3 was a nice little site tucked away from the road! The site itself was nice and flat, great for a nice place to set your tent up! There were pit toilets right at the site, which made using the bathroom really convenient, although the flush toilets were a short walk away. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. All in all a great experience! Cant wait to visit again!
@EllenH5197529 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #35
We love the natural setting as well as the new restrooms. The staff is very responsible and efficient and the evening programs are well prepared and informative. It is orderly and smoothly run in every way! Having a buffalo wander by is super and quite unique also!
@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #63
Great location. Level tent spot. Very clean bathrooms
@KellyH5593310 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #75
This has always been one of my favorite places to go. For a simple place to camp it is perfect. Help was very helpful and friendly. We even had the music of coyotes to listen to at night.
@JonL9871951 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #35
Huge pull-through sites and incredibly quiet. Great location to visit the South Unit. The interior campground roads are a bit tight for big rigs, but our site was big enough for another Class A with us!
@VickiM8674057 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #53
This was a very peaceful and relaxing campground. I stayed one night on my way home from Glacier NP but wished I had booked another night. The bathroom was close and the views from site 53 were beautiful. I spent the next day in the park and saw bison, wild horses, prairie dogs, and a coyote. The park and campground exceeded all expectations.
@MatthewB318226 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #1
Well maintained, quiet and a good location in the park. Really enjoyed our stay.
@StanleyK5ED41C · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #51
The campground was beautiful and quiet! The Hosts were very helpful! The location is very convenient to the NP and to the town Medora. We would like to see more of the park in the future!
@AmyC3583814 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #11
Beautiful location, close to an adorable town. We loved every sunset at our clean and well cared for site. A lovely experience!
@BrendaF31B4DA8 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #69
There isnt a bad site in cottonwood campground! Fortunately for us, we were traveling with another party because we booked site 47 and there was no way, without a lot of inconvenience, we would have been able to fit our 21 camper in there even though it said it was a bigger site than 69, where we fit perfect. Thankfully we switched and all was good! The campground was picturesque and I will stay there again! We only had 2 nights there but I think we could have spent more.
@Charlotte7B2A6 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #73
Excellent campground. Spacious area, nice new bathrooms. Friendly ranger at check in station. 5 stars!
@DebL7066303 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #65
Theodore Roosevelt NP is a quiet gem. What made this an especially nice campground was how helpful the host was. I had to arrive a day early and he was so helpful switching the dates for me. He said that bison frequent the area and while I saw plenty in the park, I was happy to not have one by my tent!
@BryanP8227284 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #23
good campground
@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #1
A few of the sites are in the parking lot. Thankfully there were plenty of first come, first serve sites that were open that I was able to switch to instead. The hosts were great to work with. Very nice bathrooms.
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