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
Carol M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
We love Cottonwood, just wish we were a little closer and you were opened a little later in the year. The campground is always very clean and well taken care of.
Nancy H
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SLOO
Everything was clean the bathrooms were nicely located, quiet campground, lots of shade and close to the water.
jeffrey s
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful park. Huge trees quiet calm lake. Serinity at its finest. Bob and Gloria make excellent hosts.
Jasen.klimek@gmail.com K
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: NLOO
Very nice camp sight. Plenty of room for our dogs to explore. Facilities are very well kept. Will definitely be coming back to stay instead of just an overnight like we did initially
Judy B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: SLOO
Best place to camp.
Judy H
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
Well maintained, mostly level grounds great for walking, riding. Easy in and out, dump station is down the road with great access. Bath house cleaned twice a day super clean. Thanks.
Mary D
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: NLOO
Always good.
Steven W
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 57P, Loop: SLOO
We love the location and the access, especially compared to the State Campgrounds! Lots of like minded seniors to visit with!
Joe L
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: SLOO
Very nice
Dawn O
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
Love this campground. Always quiet and most campers are respectful and quiet.
The only negative to our most recent stay was that the fire ring should have been cleaned out - it was full of actual trash from the previous campers.
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. |
