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CCC Campground sits in the heart of North Dakota's Badlands, offering direct access to the Maah Daah Hey and Long X Trails. Campsites are spread across three loops, featuring picnic tables, fire rings, potable water (seasonal), and vault toilets, as well as equestrian facilities for riders. The surrounding buttes and nearby Little Missouri River create a dramatic and peaceful setting, making it a perfect overnight spot for hikers, bikers, and wildlife watchers. **The campground offers both reservable and first-come, first-served sites. Out of the 25 campsites, six individual sites and three group sites can be reserved in advance through https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10134015, while the rest are open to walk-ins. If you're aiming for a weekend stay or a visit during peak season, booking ahead is smart—but spontaneous campers still have a solid chance of snagging a spot.

Cottonwood Campground is a fantastic spot, with shaded sites beneath mature cottonwoods and sweeping views of the surrounding badlands near the South Unit entrance of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. It offers 76 sites—some reservable, others first-come, first-served—with flush toilets, potable water (seasonal), and a group site. During peak season (May 1–Sept 30), the nightly rate is $20; in the off-season (Oct 1–Apr 30), first-come, first-served sites are available for $10, making it a scenic and affordable overnight for Maah Daah Hey Trail hikers looking to regroup or explore nearby park highlights. **You can reserve a spot here: https://www.nps.gov/thro/planyourvisit/cottonwood-campground.htm, which also lists site availability and additional fee details.

This junction marks the starting point of a short trail that leads into Medora, a tiny but iconic town nestled in the Badlands, and is the gateway to the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Founded in 1883 by French nobleman Marquis de Mores and named after his wife, Medora blends Old West charm with outdoor adventure, history, and culture. Today, it’s best known for the Medora Musical, pitchfork steak dinners, and its deep ties to Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy.

Little only by comparison to the longest river in the US, the Little Missouri River flows for over 500 miles across Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The river has played an important role in the for those living in the Great Plains since humans arrived in the area over 12,000 years ago. Today it can be enjoyed for its beauty as well as the multitude of recreational activities it supports such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, camping, and biking.

it was a nice walk, enjoyed all of the crocuses booming

From here you can take a short detour into Medora, North Dakota, the only town of any size you'll find along the trail. Whether you're running short on supplies or just want a nice cooked meal you can find it here. Also, if you are having any trouble with your bike Dakota Cyclery has everything you need from advice, to components, to maps, and shuttle service for the Maah Daah Hey Trail.

Little only by comparison to the longest river in the US, the Little Missouri River flows for over 500 miles across Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The river has played an important role in the for those living in the Great Plains since humans arrived in the area over 12,000 years ago. Today it can be enjoyed for its beauty as well as the multitude of recreational activities it supports such as fishing, kayaking, swimming, hiking, camping, and biking.

This nature trail (part of the overall Caprock Coulee loop) doesn't have much elevation gain, so it makes a great warm-up or a short run in and of itself. It's very popular with hikers, though, so your best chance of an uninterrupted run is getting out here early or late, or maybe during the week. Keep an eye out for wildlife, including bison, which are fast and dangerous — you don't want to end up running sprints with one of those behind you.