Cottonwood Group Site is located in [Theodore Roosevelt National Park](https://thedyrt.com/camping/north-dakota/near/theodore-roosevelt-national-park), near open plains and scattered trees. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s°F during summer to lows in the 10s°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Painted Canyon and the Little Missouri River, offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing.

## 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. This reservation section is for reserving the group site at the Cottonwood Campground. Reservations for the group campsite go on sale March 1 for the camping season. If you are interested in reservations for an individual camp site at the Cottonwood Campground please see the [Cottonwood Campground (ND)][1] section. The group site serves as a great central camping area providing easy driving access to a varitey of locations and activities. 
## Recreation

 Hikers can access the estimated 70 miles (21 km) of trails within a short distance of the campground. Visit the [Hiking and Trail Information ][2] page on the park website or stop at a Visitor Center for more details. Located immediately adjacent to the Little Missouri River and filled with Cottonwood trees bird watching in the campground can be a rewarding experience. Watch for Bison that can be seen traveling through the campground on their way to a stop at the river. Just a few miles from the campground is the Peaceful Valley Ranch. A former ranch from Theodore Roosevelt's time, the location also serves as one of the best sites in the park for outstanding night sky viewing. 
## Facilities

 Toilets, drinking water and picnic tables are provided in the campground. The group site can accomodate 7-20 people. There are no hookups or a dump station. 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) goes on sale the first business day of March for the upcoming summer season. 
## Natural Features

 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, also provides an opportunity to discover the badlands environment as Roosevelt once did. It is a place to experience a land and way of life that helped shape Theodore Roosevelt's attitudes and philosophy regarding conservation. Cottonwood trees surrounding the campsite turn golden in the fall. Although the campground is moderately forested, most of the campsites are in partial to full sun but visitors can cool off in the cold river when temperatures peak during summer. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The town of Medora has shopping, restaurants, amenities and the Medora Musical is located approximately five miles (8 km) to the south. The [Little Missouri National Grassland][3] is the largest National Grassland in the nation at 1.03 million acres (416,826 ha). It is located in western North Dakota and is managed by the Medora Ranger District in Dickinson, ND and the McKenzie Ranger District in Watford City, ND. The National Grassland provides additional recreation opportunities in the area. 

[1]: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251160
[2]: https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/hiking-and-trail-information.htm
[3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dpg/recarea/?recid=79469

Cottonwood Group Site — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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For what it is, I give it a 5 star. But, there is no dump station. It does have a potable water station for your RV. 
We had no reservations and were able to get a nice spot for our 23ft trailer. It’s very quiet at night and the campground is very clean! 
The town of Medora has events going on all the time. We ate at the “Little Missouri”. They had great food and reasonably priced. 
We stayed 3 nights at this campground, I think 2 nights would be perfect. 
We saw Bison and wild horses. 

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