About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
-
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
74 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
74 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Paulette G
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
Very nice time. Would definitely stay in this spot again. Beautiful view!
James C
VerifiedOctober 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 57P, Loop: SLOO
Great location and facilities! The onsite manager was super helpful in correcting some of my booking errors
Leon B
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
Very clean park. Great location and view
Robin B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NLOO
It's a nice calm place to enjoy getting away from the hustle bustle of every day life.
The scenery of the lake beside the campground is gorgeous. The bathroom is spic and span!
Debra S
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful, peaceful, well maintained! Truly enjoyed the whole experience!
Rod F
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: SLOO
Had a very good time with family and friends. Would recommend this camp ground 100%.
Judy B
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: SLOO
Great
Philip P
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
Absolutely beautiful campground
Restrooms very clean
Stayed one night on site 59
Fantastic site beautiful view
Stayed remaining nights on site 64
Decent site Very hard to get into with 2 trees right on each front side of the driveway
Jason (the ranger) is absolutely fenominal. Had a packaged delivered to the office and he personally delivered it to our site.
Would recommend camping at this Army Corp park if you have a chance to.
David R
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: SLOO
Very enjoyable, relaxing and clean facilities. Great biking or hiking trails in the area. Nice Disc golf course
Linda B
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: NLOO
Nice clean campground
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
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
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. |
| General |
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.
|
| General |
Attention Boaters, Paddlers, and Anglers - Protect Your Waters!
|
| General |
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. |
