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Cottonwood Campground (ND)

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The 10 most popular campsites at Cottonwood Campground (ND)

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 044

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 73

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 017

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 73

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 053

Top pick

Tied at #3 · 5 of 73 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 029

Top pick

Tied at #3 · 5 of 73 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 051

Top pick

Tied at #3 · 5 of 73 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 009

Top pick

Tied at #3 · 5 of 73 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 043

Top pick

Tied at #3 · 5 of 73 sites

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 071

Standout

Ranked #8 of 73

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 049

Standout

Ranked #8 of 73

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 011

Standout

Ranked #8 of 73

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

The Little Missouri River is the central, unifying feature of this wild and broken land where, as a young man, Theodore Roosevelt ranched and hunted in the 1880s. The park is part of both the Northern Great Plains and the West, blending a rich natural beauty with diverse human history. The rugged topography, with its flora and fauna, also provides an opportunity to discover the badlands environment as Roosevelt once did. It is a place to experience a land and way of life that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt's attitudes and philosophy regarding conservation. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer.

Recreation
Hikers can access the estimated 70 miles (21 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground. Visit the Hiking and Trail Information page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details. Located immediately adjacent to the Little Missouri River and filled with Cottonwood trees bird watching in the campground can be a rewarding experience. Watch for Bison that can be seen traveling through the campground on their way to a stop at the river. Just a few miles from the campground is the Peaceful Valley Ranch. A former ranch from Theodore Roosevelt's time, the location also serves as one of the best sites in the park for outstanding night sky viewing.

Nearby
The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately five miles (8 km) to the south. The Little Missouri National Grassland is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres (416,826 ha). It is located in western North Dakota and is managed by the Medora Ranger District in Dickinson, ND and the McKenzie Ranger District in Watford City, ND. The National Grassland provides additional recreation opportunities in the area.