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1149 reviews
Cottonwood Campground is consistently praised for its beautiful scenery, cleanliness, and friendly atmosphere. Recent upgrades, such as concrete pads and improved facilities, have enhanced the camping experience, along with the quiet surroundings and ample shade. While some visitors noted minor concerns like the lack of full hookups and the need for trimming trees, overall, campers enjoyed their stays and appreciated the well-kept amenities and peaceful environment.
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August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
There was cig. Butts around the fire pit. There were burnt wood and ashes in the firepit when we arrived. The firepit was never cleaned out while we were there.
The bathrooms had dead bugs on the floor. The showers had hair all over the floors.
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August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
We miss having a camp ground host. People have questions and used to going to a campground host and there isn't one.
The fire pits are not cleaned before we get there nor they are not cleaned while we're there.
The bathroom showers have dried dirt and sand and the floor has to be washed down before a person can take a shower and this is after its been cleaned.
Rumor is that there will not be a person in the booth and it'll only be a volunteered position. There are no tickets At the sites to tell if the site has someone coming in and when they are leaving. The person in the booth is not allowed to help people to make reservations especially those who do not use or have computers. Also people who don't speak real good English need help in making the reservations
Full time RVers sometimes will just stop to get a spot and are unable to get online and cannot get thru on the phone.
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August 24, 2020 Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
Clean campground, quiet and peaceful. Camp host was very helpful.
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August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: NLOO
We had a great time meeting new campers and old friends from the past. The campground was in excellent shape and the bathhouses were nice and clean. Miss having the campground host around to ask questions. We plan on going again next week. Thanks😎
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August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 18, Loop: NLOO
We had a great time meeting new campers and old friends from the past. The campground was in excellent shape and the bathhouses were nice and clean. Miss having the campground host around to ask questions. We plan on going again next week. Thanks😎
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August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 08P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful open grounds with large sites, very well maintained park, bathrooms were very clean.
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August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 08P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful open grounds with large sites, very well maintained park, bathrooms were very clean.
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August 15, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: NLOO
The lady at the heck in hut not helpful and rude. Park rangers also not friendly. Don't say hello or wave. Otherwise nice campgrounds
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August 15, 2020 Stayed at: 28, Loop: NLOO
The lady at the heck in hut not helpful and rude. Park rangers also not friendly. Don't say hello or wave. Otherwise nice campgrounds
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August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 37, Loop: SLOO
We found it to be a very nice, clean ,quiet campground. The sites are a nice size and ours was very easy to get into. Met very many very nice people to visit with as we walked, from all over the US. Will definitely go back.
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U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Cottonwood Campground, 198 Toe Rd, Yankton, SD 57078 United States
Elevation: 361 ft
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.
Check in time
4PM
Check out time
2PM
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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Population: 15,540
Nearby city: Sioux City, IA
Approx. 60 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,211 ft
Yankton, SD
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