Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Cottonwood Campground lies inside the park, about 5 miles from Medora, ND. It is the South Unit's only campground. Half the sites are by reservation at recreation.gov while all remaining sites are first come, first served.
Most sites are suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups). Cottonwood Campground fills to capacity each afternoon, mid-May through mid-September.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Elevation
2,260 ft
Directions
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Standard Campsite - Summer Rate
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Summer rates are in effect May through September.
Standard Campsite - Summer Rate - Senior/Access Pass
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Summer rates are in effect May through September. 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.)
Standard Campsite - Winter Rate
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Winter rates are in effect October through April.
Standard Campsite - Winter Rate - Senior/Access Pass
One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Winter rates are in effect October through April. 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.)
Group Site Rate
One night in the Cottonwood Campground Group Site by groups of 7 to 20 people. By reservation only - see the Reservations section. Passholder discounts do not apply.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Mon
76°F
Sunny
8 to 12 mph SW
Tue
89°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 20 mph S
Wed
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
14 to 25 mph W
Thu
70°F
Chance Rain Showers
17 to 24 mph W
Fri
72°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 18 mph W
Sat
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
7 to 16 mph NW
Sun
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
6 to 14 mph NW
AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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