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
Martin P
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: NLOO
Mostly enjoyed the stay although my camper and pickup were covered with bird poop. Also we left a day early & weren't reimbursed for the last day as had happened in the past. They tried to make our friends move one day before they were to leave after they suggested that they move to the site they were on.
Laurie H
VerifiedMay 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: NLOO
Great place to be! Clean, quiet.Ranger presence excellent.
Dion W
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: NLOO
The campgrounds were very clean, quiet, and well-maintained. Hats off to the campground hosts. They were wonderful. Best campgrounds around!
cindy lee c
VerifiedMay 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: NLOO
Great paved biking
Joe G
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: SLOO
Very clean bathrooms
James R
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
One of my favorite spot, we are placed in #11with lakefront view. Will surely come back
Rod F
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: SLOO
Very clean park and restrooms, good park for bicycles. The fish shack across the dam is an excellent place for eating fish. An overall nice place for camping.
Thomas V
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: SLOO
Quiet. Well-kept. Lots of birds. The restrooms were extraordinarily clean.
Mary T
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 53P, Loop: SLOO
The campground is very clean and the bathrooms well kept up!
Susan S
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: SLOO
Great place to camp. Wanted to stay extra nights and was not able to reserve spot on recreation. gov
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. |
