Cottonwood Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 73 total · 73 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 46.9499, -103.5313
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cottonwood Campground lies inside the park, about 5 miles from Medora, ND. It is the South Unit's only campground. Beginning May 1, 2026 all sites are by reservation at recreation.gov. Most sites are suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups). Cottonwood Campground fills to capacity each afternoon, mid-May through mid-September.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Cottonwood Campground free?
No. Cottonwood Campground charges $20.00. 73 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Cottonwood Campground?
Cottonwood Campground has 73 sites on record. 73 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
How do I get to Cottonwood Campground?
Enter the South Unit in Medora. Travel 5.5 miles on the scenic drive (East River Road). Cottonwood Campground is on the left. Stop at the campground’s self-registration kiosk for information on how to claim a campsite. If you have already made a reservation, you may go directly to your site.
What is the weather like at Cottonwood Campground?
Summers are warm (highs 80 - 100 degrees) with occasional thunderstorms and lots of wind. Winter is very cold with night time temperatures dropping well below zero.
What are the rules at Cottonwood Campground?
Check out time is noon. Check in any time.
Nearby
- Cottonwood Campground (ND)0.0 mi
- Cottonwood Group Site (ND)0.2 mi
- Roundup Group Horse Camp4.1 mi
- Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)6.7 mi
- Buffalo Gap Campground6.8 mi
- Wannagan Campground7.6 mi
- Whitetail Campground20.2 mi
- Elkhorn Campground20.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
