Best Glamping near Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Glamping Reviews near Theodore Roosevelt National Park

185 Reviews of 11 Theodore Roosevelt National Park Campgrounds

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  Nevin C.

  Guide

  Aug. 24, 2018

  Sully Creek State Park — Sully Creek State Recreation Area

  Decent views, RV heavy.

  Nice little spot only ten minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Lots of RV traffic which comes with lots of generator noise.

  Pit toilets, and a shower house that gives you eight minutes for $1. Sites are reservable and cost $12 a night but there is a day use fee of $7 that is not included in the site fee. $19 a night unless you have a ND state parks pass. Tent sites have lots of shade and the RV and equestrian areas are pretty exposed.

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  SwitchbackKids

  Legend

  Jul. 27, 2017

  Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

  Quaint, quiet, scenic campground oasis in the prairies of North Dakota

  Cottonwood Campground was a very welcome oasis in the prairies of North Dakota. Along our year-long trip, we slept in a lot of campgrounds, but Cottonwood stands out as just what we needed at the time: quiet, spacious, and beautiful sites, nestled right up along the Missouri river, perfect for taking a dip at the end of a long day of hiking.

  We spent four days at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: two in the south unit and two in the north unit. (We also loved Juniper Campground in the north!)

  Cottonwood Campground was a great place to crash for two nights. It was cheap, comfortable, and quiet. It allowed great access to the heart of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We even ran into a Teddy impersonator at the Visitor Center!

  In the south, near Cottonwood Campground, we loved the beautiful scenic drive, the views from Buck Hill, Wind Canyon Overlook, and the Petrified Forest (a bit of a drive around the park).

  You can read much more about our four days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Theodore Roosevelt)

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  Melissa & Chris T.

  Traveler

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Medora Campground

  Medora Campground - Close enough to bike into town!

  We recently stayed at Medora Campground.  It was too early in the season to catch the Musical however we rode our bikes into town,  the local bike shop was great, and was able to fix my husband's bike!  The Campground itself is on the small side as far as sites go but they are pull-through which was convenient for our 2-night stay.  We were on a long trip and were happy to see laundry available on site, everything was in working order.   The bathroom was clean and the people we nice.   The location is right next to the entry into Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the visitor center.   If you like Mountain Biking  - Check out the Maah Daah Hey trail the is just outside the town of Medora.  I would recommend having someone drop you off at the trailhead.

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  Paulina B.

  Ranger

  Dec. 6, 2024

  Medora Campground

  Gateway to Teddy Roosevelt NP

  Medora Campground boasts a prime location near Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the charming town of Medora. With spacious sites along the Little Missouri River, it’s a tranquil spot with easy access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and the Medora Musical. Amenities are basic but sufficient, and the views of the surrounding badlands make it a picturesque choice for nature enthusiasts.

  A little pricey for our taste, but the hook ups in the August heat were worth it.

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  Carleen

  Guide

  Jul. 23, 2021

  Medora Campground

  Love Medora

  Great location! This campground isright next to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and across the street from The Medora Musical. Restrooms & showers are clean and the have a laundry. Sites are a little tight but there are many trees. There's a camp store and community pool available to campers.

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  Mary S.

  Legend

  Aug. 7, 2018

  Cottonwood Campground — Theodore Roosevelt National Park

  Peaceful camping in Theodore Roosevelt NP

  This campground in Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora ND has 76 sites. Half of the sites, the even-numbered ones, are not reservable. Sites 55-66 are walk in tent sites; parking spots and grills for these sites are numbered so you have a specific site.

  We arrived before 10:30 am on a Sunday and sites were being claimed quickly. There were 7 of us choosing sites at that time. The hosts had a whiteboard that listed available sites; we took a photo of the list and chose quickly as we drove around because sites that were listed as available were already being claimed. We ended up on a reservable site that was open for the next several nights. The host couple was really on the ball and their attention helped keep the site selection process orderly.  After you put your tag up, they fold it over later in the day and mark your departure date. This is a practice that is used in many campgrounds.

  Cottonwood has been full every day since Memorial Day so you can't show up in the evening or possibly even mid-afternoon and expect to find an open site.

  This campground has no hookups but has flush toilets, sinks, potable water spigots, a sink for washing dishes/disposing of grey water, a place for filling water tanks, trash disposal and firewood for sale. There are charcoal grates for cooking that can also be use for campfires, but there are no fire rings; your campfire will be a few feet off the ground in something that I think of as a grill!

  Showers? No, but there area couple campgrounds in Medora that have showers for $5.

  If you stay here, you're obviously here to see Theodore Roosevelt NP. Both the campground and park are worth a visit. The scenery is incredible and gave us a new view of North Dakota. There is a hike near Pleasant Valley Ranch where you can use a few trails to make a 5+ mile loop that will show you everything the park has to offer - Little Missouri River (and you have to cross it at the beginning and end), prairie dog towns, bison herds and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend this as a way to see the park from a better vantage point than the highway.

  One complaint - the position of our site (#19) had some people think it was acceptable to cut through our site on their way to the bathroom. Do you walk through someone's home to shorten your walk? Didn't think so but 3 people did within 30 minutes.

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  Mac M.

  Guide

  Jun. 2, 2021

  Sully Creek State Park — Sully Creek State Recreation Area

  Mesa views on Little Mo at Medora

  A perfect campground for equestrian campers or those visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Just 3-4 miles from Medora ND and park entrance. Open views, good trails, great birding. The sites have electric, accessible water and dump site. Showers snd vault toilets kept very clean.

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  Brooke R.

  Traveler

  Jul. 18, 2024

  Medora Campground

  Great Vibes for Price!

  The price for all the amenities provided was excellent! There was plenty of room for our tent and cooking set up!

  The access to Theodore Roosevelt National Park is ideal as well as being able to explore the town of Medora!

  It was hot during the day but the campground had plenty of shade to provide a cool place to hangout.

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  Joel R.

  Legend

  Oct. 16, 2018

  Medora Campground

  Close to Theodore Roosevelt NP

  This park is close to Theodore Roosevelt National Park The bathroom and shower were clean. That’s the end of the good news. The sites are small and very tight. We couldn’t open our canopy. When we stepped out our door we were looking right in the window of the neighbors. Lots of dust and bugs. The staff was not very friendly. They have the only campground in town, and know it. Next time I will camp 20 miles away and drive to the park.