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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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4.6
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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 02P, Loop: NLOO
We only stayed one night on our way to Sioux Falls, and our stay was pleasant, peaceful and if we could, we would have stayed longer. The campground was clean, the restrooms also, and the roads and campground sites were all easy to navigate.
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
Clean restrooms. Very nice lakefront with benches. Enjoyed kayaking, biking on paths over to Yankton and Lewis and Clark Recreation Area.
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 50, Loop: SLOO
Had a great time enjoying outdoors and visiting and doing nothing
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
loved our camping site. bathrooms were always very clean. campground was full but still quiet in the evenings. Wonderful bike trail to go on close by.
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
It's a very nice campground. Beautiful scenery, clean facilities. I wish it had water & sewer hookup too. There's only electrical hookup for campers & RVs.
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July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful campground on the water. Very clean, friendly people, tons to do. We will be back!
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July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 43, Loop: SLOO
Clean bathrooms, great shower, friendly host, easy back in parking.
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July 3, 2026 Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
The campground is beautiful with mature trees, lots of benches around the lake, clean bathrooms and a great bike trail around the lake. Only suggestion I have is that the paved parking pads be cleaned up with a blower. Heavy rains left a dirt/dust residue on the pad and along with tree residue, had a lot of dirt track inside.
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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 53P, Loop: SLOO
Very nice camp ground. Clean and well kept pads. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of shade and good views. We will keep coming back!
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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
This is a great campground There are a few trees that need trimed of some dead limbs.
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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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