About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
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Lake Access
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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
Scott B
VerifiedMay 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 02P, Loop: NLOO
Absolutely my favorite camp ground
Lois H
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
It was so peaceful, beautiful trees. Clean, friendly staff
Ruth S
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: SLOO
Camp hosts Brenda and Gloria were esp. personable, attentive, efficient. They effectively handled problem of camp neighbors with barking, howling dogs. Cottonwood is our first choice of camping when in that area.
May 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: SLOO
camping good , weather not so good, fishing not so good, fish on vacation.
Josh R
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: SLOO
Very Clean Bathrooms.
Timothy L
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood is a nice federal camping area. Disc golf next door and a beautiful biking and walking trail around the lake. Of course the fishing is good depending on the season. You will enjoy camping here. The bathrooms were clean and the grounds were kept up nicely. If you have a long rig 35 to 40 feet be sure to check the length of the campsite. Some are short and a few are a little tight to get into. Most sites are very good. Only downside was we had two fishing rigs stolen that were left under our camper on our first night. So sad to say leave things out at your own risk.
Renee A
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful campground and very nice hosts. Perfect stay everytime we've been!
Robin J
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 57P, Loop: SLOO
Great location. Our site (57P) was level, pull through and next to the water. We will be back to kayak and bike when the weather is better
Michael Y
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NLOO
This is one of our favorite campgrounds to visit. We go every year. Extremely clean and well kept shower houses.
Jeff H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: SLOO
We were not able to utilize our reservation. Our site (#40) was occupied when we arrived. It was 4 PM when we entered the Campground and an unoccupied Class A Mottorhome was in our site.
We asked other guests if there was a Camp Host available. They didn't know.
We drove through the campground (pulling our 36' 5th Wheel) looking for Simone in charge but we were unsuccessful.
Frustrated and angry, we left. We lost our $20 dollar fee. Stayed at Yankton KOA instead.
This was our first experience with an Army Corps Of Engineers Campground. What a complete disappointment.
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. |
