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
Nancy H
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: SLOO
Staff friendly and efficient
Very clean restrooms and HOT water
Frankie M
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
Friendly staff clean facility’s nice spot.
Lawrence B
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: SLOO
Very nice campground. Did not go anywhere the week we were ther as we wanted just a relaxing week. Loved watching the geese and their babies. Got to see all the pelicans coming in . I have camped at Cottonwood since the late 1950's as a child with my parents. I remember when they built the South Loop.
Laurie D
VerifiedMay 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful, quiet, peaceful campground. Nice large campsites so doesn't feel crowded even when busy. Restrooms and free showers keep very clean. Very well maintained campground with helpful and friendly volunteers and staff.
Diana K
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: NLOO
A very nice clean campground Camp host were very friendly, nice little pond with geese and pelicans. Also great place for children to fish. The meridian Bridge in Yankton is a nice little walk and you can lock your padlock on the bridge. Enjoyed the area.
Maria B
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful spot on Yankton Lake. Fish, bike, or just relax, this place has it all. Camp host and Rangers were very helpful and friendly.
Marylin S
VerifiedMay 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NLOO
Restrooms were very clean and cleaned two times daily. Area was mowed and after a storm with 89 mile per hour winds, the tree branches and limbs were collected the next morning. Prior to the storm, the park ranger and the campground host came around and warned us of the impending storms arrival and suggested that we use the bath house for security.
Todd H
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SLOO
Park is always very nice and facilities kept very clean.
Paul W
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful park. Spacious lots and some privacy. A park that belongs in the top 10 of America.
Brooks S
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 53P, Loop: SLOO
Great campsite and view.
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. |
