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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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September 1, 2026 Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
This is a good campground. The camp hosts are great. The staff that keeps the bathrooms clean are excellent. You won't find a cleaner bathroom and showers anywhere. We had a site right on Lake Yankton and it was so pretty.
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September 3, 2026 Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
Only stayed one night passing through area but would definitely stay again if we lived closer. Beautiful well maintained grounds, plenty of electric sites. Bathrooms clean with showers.
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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: 02P, Loop: NLOO
Cottonwood is our favorite camp ground. We like the bike trails and meeting new people.
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September 6, 2026 Stayed at: 19, Loop: NLOO
Great place to camp.
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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 20, Loop: NLOO
the campgrounds are beautifully kept; the bathrooms are the cleanest I have seen at a campground in a very long time.
The staff we have met at the site has been very friendly and helpful. the location is perfect, close enough to town to run errands but hid in the cottonwoods to feel like we are in the country. Cottonwood campground has become our go to camping place.
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September 7, 2026 Stayed at: 32, Loop: NLOO
Nice quiet campground. Campground hosts are some great people. I also met some great people from the area and from states a long way away. If you like fishing there are some great places close by to do so.
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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 07, Loop: NLOO
WE always try to camp there because of senior card and like the area and staff
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September 9, 2026 Stayed at: 26, Loop: NLOO
Nice area
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September 10, 2026 Stayed at: 14, Loop: NLOO
I love this campground and this site is nice, fairly level, and has lots of shade. The camp hosts are super nice.
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September 10, 2026 Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
Terrific camp friendly clean. Very hsppy
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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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