Cottonwood Campground
Open for the season. Primitive sites are available for reservation through reservendparks.com or by calling 800-807-4723. Check-in is 4:00 p.m., check-out is 3:00 p.m. Maximum stay is 14 nights per 30-day period.
About
Cottonwood Crest is a primitive tent campground within Turtle River State Park, originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Located in a rare wooded valley along the meandering Turtle River, the park provides an oasis of trees in the North Dakota prairie. The campground offers secluded sites surrounded by mature ash trees, ideal for tent camping and tipi setups. The park features over 13 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, with the Turtle River stocked with rainbow trout for fly fishing. Winter activities include cross-country skiing and sledding on groomed trails. Primitive campers have access to vault toilets in their camping area and can use modern facilities at the main campground, including showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. The visitor center sells firewood and ice.
Directions
From Grand Forks, drive west on US Highway 2 for approximately 22 miles. The park entrance is on the south side of the highway near Arvilla.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| trsp@nd.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (701) 343-9099 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Turtle River State Park | |
| ND Parks Camping Info |
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