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
Dorothy P
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
We loved our site by the lake. Plenty of room for games. Also enjoyed the bike trails close by. Bathrooms are always clean, which is great. After a strong wind during the night, Park Rangers were busy picking up branches early in the morning. Always enjoy coming here!
Roma F
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
We love the peacefulness of this place. Whether it's windy or calm it's still beautiful. The fishing is always an adventure. The shower and bathroom facilities are wonderful and always clean. We always make an annual camping trip to Cottonwood!
Ricky S
VerifiedJune 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: NLOO
Great campground
Connie C
VerifiedJune 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
Quiet friendly people peaceful place to stay
Stan T
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: SLOO
Easy check in… nice and beautiful park
Rita T
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
The campground hosts were great and the location is clean and well maintained.
James B
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful area, clean and friendly.
Kenna W
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SLOO
Well kept park, showers very nice.
Brenda B
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: NLOO
Everything was clean and the attendance and camp hosts were wonderful
Ronald M
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
its clean ,great hosts , friendly people
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. |
