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
Tami H
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
We camped in #4 which is an absolutely gorgeous spot situated so that our camper doors/windows looked right over the lake. Was beautiful Autumn weekend (October 7-8-9, 2022). Definitely want to camp here again.
Bruce H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: SLOO
We always love our stay at Cottonwood, the people are so friendly. the camper spots are so nice and the bathrooms are so clean!
Kevin B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SLOO
Bathrooms were very clean they were just out if toilet paper alot. Bring your own.
Linda B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: NLOO
Everyone was great
Janice S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: SLOO
Time at cottonwood is always enjoyable!!
Phillip R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: SLOO
My wife and I camp here a lot as we have a sailboat in a nearby marina. Campground is quiet, facilities clean, and the operator is engaging and does a good job. We invited some marina friends for an evening meal and camp fire and I had to draw a detailed map of how to get to the campsite due to the lack of directional signs once you entered the campground. Best places are along Yankton Lake, both morning and evening. The campground connects up with a lot of bike trails which a lot of people take advantage of.
Vicky R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: SLOO
We like Cottonwood, it can be very crowded at peak times, but...good with bad
James H
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: SLOO
Love this campground! Great hosts
Henry H
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: SLOO
Clean, friendly, quiet, inexpensive, Convenient, and pretty.
Marylin S
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: NLOO
This campground is a beautiful place to camp. The restroom is cleaned several times on a daily basis. Supplies are accessible either nearby or at Yankton which is a short drive. Swimming and fishing are popular activities. Park rangers drive by on a regular basis and the camp hosts are readily available if needed.
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. |
