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Theodore Roosevelt National Park › North Dakota
› Billings County
› Cottonwood Campground
› Campsite #65
Campsite #65 at Cottonwood Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND
$14
Tent Site #65
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 14 ft | Back-In |
| 0 | good |
5/14
6/5
Campsite #65 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (14)
2.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 36% |
| 4 star | | 29% |
| 3 star | | 14% |
| 2 star | | 14% |
| 1 star | | 7% |
@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #65
The tent sites were packed too close together, like sardines. Had a nice evening hike on the Lower Paddock Creek Trail (nobody there but prairie dogs).
@AbbeyG8E7E6F26 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #65
This was my first time at Teddy Roosevelt National Park and I was very impressed. I was able to watch and listen to two owls from my campsite. I also was able to see some buffalo across the river. The bathrooms were extremely clean.
@JordanA3381075 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #65
Spot was in ok condition. No complaints. Will be using again in future when I go back
@kimkF87F9DC72A · Camped on Sep 25, 2023 at Campsite #65
The campsite lived up to our expectations.
@HopeSEB70CD9B1 · Camped on Sep 23, 2023 at Campsite #65
The views were stunning, at campsite 65, we had wild horses 20 feet away from us. Camp site was very clean and respectable. Staying inside the park was definitely an extra special treat.
@DanaorM613BE92 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #65
Campsite 065 doesn't have a flat spot for a tent; it's several mounds and a dip that would collect water. The one-man tent put up by the camper after us couldn't even sit flat. Also, a few of the tent sites are so crowded next to each other (065 and some of the ones right around it) there isn't safe room between the tents and fire rings to actually have a fire burning. It's also far from the bathroom (which can be good and bad). Overall campground pros: The campground has other spots that looked more spacious and flat. Bison walked around the campground too, which was fun to see.
@LukeJ562D095C5 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #65
Campsite was nice. Facilities were great. A bad year for bees. Wish we had taken our screen tent with us.
@JUDYH8983006 · Camped on Jul 19, 2023 at Campsite #65
Campsites 065 is only useable for backpack tent. Not a lot of room between sites. When rains you will have standing water in ditch between cat and tent site.
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #65
Great campground and great caretakers. My only complaint is that sites 64-66 are right on top of each other. I highly do not recommend Site 65 unless your neighbors are part of your group. They should turn those 3 sites into just 2.
@StephenB287309 · Camped on Jun 3, 2023 at Campsite #65
We had one of the walk to sites which was very small and had no trees to hang a weather tarp from or dry out your dew-soaked rain fly. There was no natural shade. The site was right on top of the neighboring ones with no clear delineation between sites. The grill grates were rusty, and there is no fire ring. Had several vehicles pull up to spots to sleep including the one we reserved (per our camp neighbor). The toilet was clean and modern but the access paths are not marked. The potable water was good. The campground was quiet by dusk. Recommend getting a spot on the inside of each loop as they appeared to be larger. Cheap rate. The Little Missouri had some wild horses grazing on the bank opposite the campground which was a fun surprise. There were no other animals except some birds. Garbage cans were nearby and I disturbed by raccoons or other critters. If you get a decent sized lot for your gear, bring your own fire ring, and don’t mind having unregistered visitors sleeping in their vehicles at your campsite until you shop them off, you’ll enjoy the exceptional value this campground offers. It’s a place to sleep for the night, not a KOA where you’ll spend a lot of time “camping” or hanging out with family/friends. You’re there for the national park so get out and enjoy it. If you want amenities or more space, look elsewhere.
@TristanB477 · Camped on Aug 22, 2021 at Campsite #65
Had a great time, the campsite felt nicely isolated. The evening presentation on the animals that used to live in the area was also excellent.
@MeganB712 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #65
Friendly hosts and staff.
@ElizabethH164 · Camped on Aug 10, 2021 at Campsite #65
Cottonwood Campground was a great, cheap place for my friend and I to stay for the night. We went to the Medora Musical that night and were able to easily pack up the next morning before hiking in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Be aware, bison come through the campsite so be smart about that.
@MargaretS986 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #65
The wildlife is all around! Beautiful place. Campsite 65 is a wedge shape so the picnic table is near others but the tent site is private.
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