About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1013)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers spacious, level sites with water and electricity, along with clean restrooms and hot showers. Campers appreciate the beautiful lake views, friendly hosts, and a peaceful atmosphere enhanced by bike trails. While some maintenance issues were noted, overall experiences are highly positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers spacious, level sites with water and electricity, along with clean restrooms and hot showers. Campers appreciate the beautiful lake views, friendly hosts, and a peaceful atmosphere enhanced by bike trails. While some maintenance issues were noted, overall experiences are highly positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Julia S
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: SLOO
This was a clean, beautiful campground.
I rolled in when it was almost dark and knew that I was going to leave pretty soon in the morning, so I did not get to explore a lot. The camp host was super helpful and let me switch to a pull through spot. The bathrooms and showers were very clean.
It is close to a town with convenient grocery stores and other facilities
Jeanine P
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
As always excellent place to camp. Friendly hosts, Awesome neighbors. Beautiful
Paulette G
VerifiedMay 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SLOO
We had a very nice stay. We loved the spot we were in and will definitely try to get that spot again when we go to Cottonwood.
James S
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood Campground is located just below the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton SD on the Missouri River. While on the smaller side (compared to other campgrounds in the area that are operated by the State of South Dakota) the rates are more reasonable and, considering the outstanding views, are well worth the effort to book. The restrooms are clean and the camp hosts are professional and cordial.
Dave H
VerifiedMay 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: NLOO
Facilities extremely clean. Campsites and park areas well cared for. Great fishing near campsites, you don’t have to go far to catch.
Kelly B
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
This is a beautiful campground! Very clean and kept up. Would definitely stay here again!
twila k
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: NLOO
Nice level site, great opportunities to bike and walk.
Les N
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: NLOO
It was cold & wet most the time we were on the N Loop the host Mark & Wife Are the greatest people & so were the other couple and the cleaning people do a wonderful job job of cleaning the rest rooms only thing was the heater in the men’s restroom wasn’t working kinda cold to take shower
Annette J
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NLOO
Very nice campground. Bathhouse is very clean. Beautiful area.
Drew A
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
Get your water left at the dump station just as you turn onto toe road. Easy ride in and around the CG. Best showers so far with nice pressure and hot water, restroom very clean
Location Cottonwood (NE)
Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Cottonwood Campground, 198 Toe Rd
Yankton, SD, 57078
United States
From U.S. Hwy 81 in Yankton, South Dakota, drive four miles west on South Dakota Highway 52, then south on Dam Toe Road and follow signs.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.8586 / -97.4825
Elevation: 361 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
Check out time
2PM
- Campers must check in, with limits on guests, campsite types, vehicle parking, and pet regulations.
- Contact information for park staff is provided for inquiries.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Bringing firewood from outside the area is prohibited to protect local forests.
Safety & rules
- Boaters and anglers must clean, drain, and dry equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
