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
Bruce S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: NLOO
Nice clean campground. Staff was friendly. Bathrooms were clean and they had hot showers. It was peaceful and quiet. Hope to stay there again.
Kent S
VerifiedJuly 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: NLOO
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Shiela R
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 06P, Loop: NLOO
We like staying at Cotton wood. It's always clean, and quiet. We love the spots that overlook Lake Yankton. Only thing I dislike is having to make reservations so far in advance. We thought people have to be out of their spot by one oclock, so went down last weekend to out spot and people were still in there at 1;30. Cottonwood is only place we like to stay at. And, forsure have two reservations yet this summer
Gerry H
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
Love camping here, clean shower house, campground well kept up,
Robert F
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: NLOO
Always a great place to stay even when the fish aren’t biting. Campsites are clean and well maintained and the best shower houses in the Midwest
LeRoy M
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: NLOO
Nice place
Morris E
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: SLOO
Great park, very clean and quite.
Cynthia O
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful campsite with big trees. Site 11,10, 9 are on the water and have trees to hang hammocks. Nobody seems to talk about this but the lake has lots of moss and plants practically coming out of the water- through out the entire lake! Shallow lake, which makes it dark and kind of smells bad. It is a beautiful lake to look at but gross to swim in or paddleboard. It is difficult to fish because your line gets caught in the moss and plants. My kids were able to catch a fish from the shore in the morning. Overall clean restrooms, friendly people, not a lot of wind.
Ronald M
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
very clean park, clean bathrooms , friendly campers and hosts.
Robert G
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
Very nice campground, clean bathrooms and showers. Only complaint was the pea gravel the pad was made from got in my sandals! ;-)
hiking and biking trails nearby were good also
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. |
