About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (499)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground is frequently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, spacious campsites, and access to numerous bike trails. While some concerns were raised about management and maintenance issues, the overall experience is described as enjoyable, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground is frequently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the peaceful environment, spacious campsites, and access to numerous bike trails. While some concerns were raised about management and maintenance issues, the overall experience is described as enjoyable, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Julie and Mark S
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
Loved it here. Spacious and waterfront site. There’s a really nice pedestrian path that takes you all way into town.
David W
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: SLOO
Ok thanks see you next year
Dave H
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful campground that is well taken care of. Facilities are spotless and the slips clean etc. Excellent location for walking, biking, and fishing.
Timothy L
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
Cottonwood is a nice well cared for federal campground. We stayed on the north side by the disc golf course. Shady spots along here are great for summer camping.
Brenton L
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 08P, Loop: NLOO
Would stay there again, bathrooms are like being in a prison , they’re also could be water Spicier about every hundred feet from our leases i’
David A
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: SLOO
Clean and cold weather
Mike K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NLOO
Always, always a great experience!!
Daryl P
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 06P, Loop: NLOO
We have been on the road for about a month and this was a top 10. We got a spot right on the water. It was quiet, clean, and nice facilities. 4 or 5 miles from town…
Tom V
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful park with plenty of green space and cottonwood trees. It’s nice to not be packed in, enough room between sites. Bathhouses are kept clean and water pressure is great. Hiking and biking path nearby. Fishing on Lake Yankton is allowed, from shore or non-motorized boat. One can canoe or kayak on the lake.
Steven G
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: SLOO
We always have a great time there always hope for good weather but who knows what mother nature going to do.
Location Cottonwood (NE)
Address:
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers
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
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Summary of Cottonwood Campground Rules and Policies:Check-In Time is 4:00 P.M. / Check-Out Time is 2:00 P.M.All campers must check-in and register with the campground host.A maximum of eight (8) people are allowed per campsite and daily occupancy is required. Each campsite is limited to a maximum of either: (a) One (1) wheeled camping unit and (2) two sleeping tents, OR (b) three (3) sleeping tents. Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applies to all visitors to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands and waters.All vehicles are restricted to designated roadways and parking areas only, off-road travel is prohibited.All vehicles must be parked on campsite pads or within designated parking areas only. All vehicles parked at campsites must have at least two wheels on the campsite pad, with a maximum of (2) two wheels permitted on grass. Vehicles may not be parked on or along roadways or in a manner that prohibits or restricts traffic flow. Quiet hours are 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. Fireworks are prohibited. All pets must be on a leash of 6 feet in length or less. Pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of promptly. |
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Firewood Alert: Don't Move Firewood! Due to the spread of invasive insects (such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)) firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect your forests by purchasing near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Firewood is not available for sale on-site, however several local businesses sell firewood a short distance away, see the campground host or attendant for more information.
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Attention Boaters, Paddlers, and Anglers - Protect Your Waters!
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For questions or to contact park staff, please call: 402-667-2546 or email: gavinspoint.nwo@usace.army.mil. Reservations can not be made at this number. |
