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Published: Jun 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

Cottonwood Campground - Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Cottonwood Campground is located in the southern unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The campground offers reservations, easy access within the park and gorgeous views. 

Cottonwood Campground - Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The campground is located six miles from the entrance to the South Unit. The campground is open year-round. Half of the campgrounds are reservable.

If you plan on camping during the busy summer you will want to arrive early to get a spot. 

Number of Sites: 72

Season: Year-round

Location in the park: South Unit inside the park, about 5 miles from Medora, ND.

Campsite Cost:

May 01, 2020 - September 30, 2020 (Peak Season) $14
October 01, 2020 - April 30, 2021 (First-come, First-served Season) $7

Senior/Access Camping Fee: 50% off, This discounted rate applies to sites occupied by a person with a valid Senior or Access Pass. (Note: this does not include Interagency, TRNP, or Military Annual Pass holders.) 

Reservations:

Yes, Half the sites are by reservation at recreation.gov while all remaining sites are first-come, first-served.

Odd-numbered sites are reservable from May through September.

Sites may be reserved up to 6 months in advance but no less than 5 days before arrival.

Reservations can be made on Recreation.Gov

Latitude/Longitude: 46.9509° N, 103.5318° W

Elevation: 2,230 feet

Accessible Sites: 

Pets Allowed: Dogs, cats, and other pets must be caged, on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) or otherwise under physical restraint at all times.

Check out our Theodore Roosevelt NP Camping Guide 

Cottonwood Campground Reservations 

Are campground Reservations Available? Yes

Phone Number? (877) 444-6777

10 am – 6:30 pm (Eastern Time Zone)

Online? Recreation.gov

How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Sites may be reserved up to 6 months in advance but no less than 5 days before arrival.

First Come, First Served? Half of the campgrounds are first come first serve. You will want to arrive early to grab a site during the busy season. 

Campground Amenities

Dump Station: No

Bear Boxes: 

Flush Toilets: seasonal

Payphone: Yes

Firewood: No, you can purchase Firewood in Medora, North Dakota

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? 

 

Amenities at each campsite: 

Each campsite has a picnic table, raised grill for campfires and for cooking with wood or charcoal, and a cleared, flat area for a tent.

Fire pit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? 

Potable Water? Yes, seasonal

Laundry and Showers: Laundry and showers can be found in Medora, North Dakota

RV Camping at Cottonwood Campground

There are no electrical, water, or greywater hookups.

Max RV Length: 45 feet

Generators: Generator hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Generators must be equipped with an effective muffler.

Group Camping

Site: 025, Loop: North Loop

Reservations can be made on Recreation.gov

How to get to Cottonwood Campground

The South Unit entrance is in Medora, ND. Medora is accessible via Interstate 94 Exits 24 and 27 in North Dakota. Please note exit 27 is a westbound exit only.

Medora is 133 miles west of Bismarck, ND, and 27 miles east of the Montana state line.

 

 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: Occupancy of any one site is limited to 1 family or 6 persons and 2 vehicles. Walk-in tent sites are limited to 1 vehicle.

The number of cars per campsite: 2

Checkout time: 12:00 Noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. 

Picnic areas are closed to the public around this time as well (9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

The use of radios or audio devices in a manner that would disturb others is prohibited.

Campground Map

 

Additional Resources

Top things to do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park - All the things you don't want to miss during your visit to the park. 

North Dakota National Parks - Check out all of the parks you can visit while in North Dakota. 

National Park Bucket List - How many of these National Park bucket list items have you done. 

Free National Park Checklist - Free printable National Park checklist so you can count how many parks you have visited. 

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