Cottonwood Campground (ND)
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At a Glance
About Cottonwood Campground (ND)
Cottonwood Campground (ND) is a national park campground at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Billings County, North Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Cottonwood Campground (ND) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 255 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 200 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Theodore Roosevelt National Park include Cottonwood Group Site (ND) and Roundup Group Horse Camp.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 542 · 2024: 596 · 2025: 407
Location
Address
Medora, North Dakota
Coordinates
46.9500, -103.5322
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 898 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Cottonwood Campground (ND) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cottonwood Campground (ND)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cottonwood Campground (ND)?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cottonwood Campground (ND). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cottonwood Campground (ND) right now?
Cottonwood Campground (ND) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Cottonwood Campground (ND)?
Campsite Tonight monitors Cottonwood Campground (ND) for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 39 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Cottonwood Campground (ND)?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Cottonwood Campground (ND) using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Cottonwood Campground (ND) located?
Cottonwood Campground (ND) is located in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, near Medora, North Dakota.
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