Cottonwood Campground (ND)
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For people visiting the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Cottonwood Campground is a great place to stay. Located five miles (8 km) from the entrance to the South Unit of the park, the campground is open year-round. Hikers can access the roughly 70 miles of trails within a short distance of the campground. Located immediately adjacent to the Little Missouri River and filled with cottonwood trees, the campground can make bird watching a rewarding experience. Watch for bison, which can be seen traveling through the campground on their way to a stop at the river. Just a few miles from the campground is Peaceful Valley Ranch, a former ranch from Theodore Roosevelt's time that also serves as one of the best sites in the park for outstanding night sky viewing. Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided. The sites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs, up to six people and two vehicles each. There are no hookups or dump station, though a water fill station is available for campers through October 1 each year. All wheeled vehicles and trailers must remain on roadways or pads. The group site (site 25) can accommodate 7-20 people. 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, provides an opportunity to discover the badlands environment as Roosevelt once did. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsites turn golden in the fall, and although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun; visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer. The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants and 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); located in western North Dakota, it provides additional recreation opportunities in the area.
- Pet friendly
Location
001
North Loop · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
- Max Vehicle Length
- 38
- Campfire Allowed
- No
- Shade
- Yes
Campsites70
Medora, ND
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Amenities
Accessible campsites
1 site
BBQ
Grills
Shade
Site features
Driveway surface
Gravel (varies by site)
Max vehicle length
Typically 30 ft, up to 50 ft
Site length
Typically 40 ft, up to 105 ft
Site width
Typically 20 ft, up to 21 ft
Hike-in distance
Typically 87 ft, up to 185 ft
Car
Caravan / camper van
Up to 30 ft
Fifth wheel
Typically 32 ft, up to 50 ft
Large tent, over 9x12
Pickup camper
Typically 40 ft, up to 50 ft
Pop up
Typically 45 ft, up to 255 ft
RV
Typically 30 ft, up to 55 ft
Small tent
Tent
Typically 38 ft, up to 50 ft
Trailer
Typically 30 ft, up to 60 ft
Vehicle
Amphitheater
Auto Touring
Biking
Birding
Camping
Day Use Area
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Wildlife Viewing
Rules & policies
Check-in
12:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
People per site
Up to 6
Vehicles per site
Up to 2
Camping equipment required
Pets allowed
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