contact-details

  • Phone Number: 7016234466 Voice

  • Email Address: thro_fees_reservations@nps.gov

  • Description: Reservations cannot be taken by email. All reservations must be made through www.recreation.gov

Fees

Cost: 14.00
Description: One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Summer rates are in effect May through September. Title: Standard Campsite - Summer Rate
Cost: 7.00
Description: 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.) Title: Standard Campsite - Summer Rate - Senior/Access Pass
Cost: 7.00
Description: One night in a standard campsite, limited to 1 family or 6 people. Winter rates are in effect October through April. Title: Standard Campsite - Winter Rate
Cost: 3.50
Description: 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.) Title: Standard Campsite - Winter Rate - Senior/Access Pass
Cost: 30.00
Description: 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. Title: Group Site Rate

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 37

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 36

About

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.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Odd-numbered sites are reservable May through September. All campsites are first come, first served the rest of the year. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance and no less than 5 days before your arrival. The group site is available by reservation only. Group site reservations begin each season on the first business day in March at 8:00 am MST. The park cannot take reservations - they must all be made through recreation.gov. Click RESERVATIONS below or call recreation.gov at 1 (877) 444-6777.

Regulations Overview: Check out time is noon. Check in any time.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251160

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= There are two paved pathways to accessible restrooms located in the north loop of the campground and one paved pathway leading to the amphitheater located in the south loop. Paved pathway to wheelchair accessible bathrooms and amphitheater.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo= Depending on your cellular provider, you may have moderate to limited cell signal or none at all.

  • fireStovePolicy= All fires must be contained in the provided grills (one at each site), or in a fully contained fire pan. Campfires and use of camp stoves may be restricted during times of high fire danger. Save our trees! Never transport firewood to the park from outside North Dakota. You could introduce harmful pests to the park.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= Maximum vehicle length among pull-through sites varies. Many sites are quite larger (over 50 feet). Back-in sites accommodate vehicles between 20 to 40 feet in length. Most of the RV and trailer sites are fairly level, which can be navigated by wheelchair users.

  • rvMaxLength= 0

  • additionalInfo= Each camp site has a picnic table, raised grill for campfires and for cooking with wood or charcoal, and a cleared, flat area for a tent. Cottonwood Campground does not have a dump station. Commercial dump stations in Medora charge fees for use.

  • trailerMaxLength= 0

  • adaInfo= There are two accessible campsites designated for wheelchair users, one is operated on a first-come first-served basis. Accessible routes along paved roadway, and paved pathways leading to amphitheater and accessible restrooms.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Developed Campground

    SubValue: "Developed Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - year round

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - seasonal, Vault Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - seasonal"

    SubValue: "Vault Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= None

    SubValue: "None"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= Yes - seasonal

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= Yes - seasonal

    SubValue: "Yes - seasonal"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= No

  • foodStorageLockers= No

campsites

  • totalSites=76

  • group=1

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=12

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=0

  • walkBoatTo=12

  • other=0