Cottonwood Campground (ND)

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

76 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

701-623-4466 (NOTE PARK DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS)

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cottonwood Campground (ND), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Skyline Vista TrailHike · 5-15 Minutes · 1.0 mi from camp

  Skyline Vista Trail is a great accessible introduction to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. National Park Service

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• Maah Daah Hey TrailHike · 144.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.2 mi from camp

  The Maah Daah Hey trail system showcases some of our country’s most unique and breathtaking terrain. OpenStreetMap

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• Wind Canyon TrailHike · 5-30 Minutes · 3.5 mi from camp

  Wind Canyon trail is a short, moderate-difficulty trail that rewards hikers with incredible views of the Little Missouri river and the surrounding badlands. National Park Service

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• Hike the Petrified ForestHike · 2-10 Hours · 4.7 mi from camp

  The petrified forest trail is a remote and beautiful hike, leading to a dramatic landscape of petrified stumps and layered buttes. National Park Service

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• Boicourt TrailHike · 15-30 Minutes · 6.2 mi from camp

  This short hike, with its elevated perspective and accessible trail, offers a unique view of the Little Missouri Badlands that the whole family can enjoy. National Park Service

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• Coal Vein TrailHike · 30-45 Minutes · 6.4 mi from camp

  Take a hike on this 0.8-mile loop and learn about the geology of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike the South Unit Scenic DriveBike ride · 2.4 mi from camp

  Hop on your mountain bike and experience the South Unit Scenic Drive in a whole new way. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Skyline VistaViewpoint · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Medora OverlookViewpoint · 2.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.