About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Eric S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: NLOO
Lovely sites. Good bathrooms.
richard s
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
Overall a very good experience. Our site was too close to others and obviously caters more toward RV use than tent use, but it was a beautiful site. Bathrooms were very clean and showers were nice. I would return in a instant but I would get site 53P for Tent camping.
Valerie-James W
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: SLOO
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Arleen W
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful place
Sheri F
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: SLOO
Nice shady site with a good view of the lake. Clean shower/restroom facility a short walk away. Bike trail easy access. Felt safe and was quiet.
Dean F
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: SLOO
Very quiet relaxing campground
Good space between campers
Good facilities
Bradley R
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
We stayed at this Campground for two nights while in the area. It was a wonderful experience. We were on site p-59 which was waterfront. Our site was nearly level and had electric hook up only. The site was asphalt and had a great little crushed gravel patio area with a firefoot and aluminum picnic table. The campground was very quiet and the grounds were very clean. We did use the restrooms and shower and both were very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again if in the area and would try to stay longer.
Sandy m
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: NLOO
This park is beautiful and very clean! We loved the hosts! They were so nice and helpful!
DEBORAH W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NLOO
Love this park. I've been traveling all over US mostly staying at COE parks. This one's a real gem. Very well maintained. Lot's of green space. Many sites with lake views. All looked level to me. Nice bike/walk trails along Lake Yankton. Fisherman can choose between MO River, Lake Yankton or Lake Lewis & Clark. Beautiful town of Yankton only 6 miles away for shopping, restaurants & gas stations. Very clean shower house for busy campground. I was on site #26. Last site on North loop near gate house. Plenty of space between sites.
Keith B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
This was the best 10 days camping yet. AWESOME camping.
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. |
