About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Scott B
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NLOO
Great campground
Michael N
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: SLOO
The campsite we were in was 71 could’ve used a bit more detail cleaning there were cigarette butts everywhere but other than that it was good
Lisa B
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: NLOO
No internet service.
Showers have no water pressure.
We love the camp ground.
Bruce F
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: SLOO
American Corps of Engineers camps are usually well-maintained and managed. Cottonwood campground in South Dakota is no different but some improvements could be made. The directions to our particular campsite we’re not available and the camp hosts were nowhere to be found. But we did find a park ranger who finally directed us to the site. It was more difficult than other campgrounds to get around the numerous vehicles that were parked very close to the main entry road. Often more than one vehicle was parked at one campsite. A one vehicle per campsite rule should be enforced . Restroom showers were maintained well and so were the vault toilets. I thought it Was not considerate of campers who would place decorations near the road Thereby preventing total access to the pad site. Make this into a rule in the future. We shall continue using American Corps of Engineers campgrounds because they are better managed and maintained Better than many others that we have experienced. Thank you!
Tom V
VerifiedAugust 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
Great COE campground. The site we were in did not have many shade trees and the temps were hitting the upper 90s so was glad for the electric hookup.
The contract workers keep the grounds well maintained (mowed) and clean bathrooms.
Sam D
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: SLOO
Very good experience
Scott H
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: SLOO
Very clean, spacious. People are great
William M
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 06P, Loop: NLOO
Host was nice even though I accidentally booked the Cottonwood lakes site on the other side of South Dakota. Great view of Lewis and Clark lake. Facilities are top notch.
Cindy S
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
Clean and easy check in great host!
Ken M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 08P, Loop: NLOO
Employees on duty were very professional and considerate of us camper’s
The grounds, restrooms and dumpsters were very well maintained. I really appreciated the emails I received only before my arrival but during and afterwards.
Only two issues I call attention to and I’m sure it to do with budgets:
1)Potholes need to be addressed
2)Would be very appreciative if more pads were
asphalt. Pea gravel was a pain while going
in and out of trailers
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. |
