About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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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
Thomas S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: NLOO
We were next to the river and spectacular morning sunrise. Loved the place and will definitely be back for a longer stay, everything was clean and quite.
don g
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
Very comfortable campground. Great walking and biking paths.
Jessie P
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: SLOO
Great
Michael F
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 62P, Loop: SLOO
Very nice well maintained campground. Beautiful sunrise over the water. Love the sound of wind in the Cottonwoods.
Mary W
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
The waterfront sites were spectacular. There is a great bike path that is part of the state park about a mile down the road from Cottonwood campground. The town of Yankton has a great waterfront park with walkways along the Missouri River. River’s Edge in Yankton had good food and outdoor dining.
Nancy M
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood is a beautiful campground and we have never been disappointed camping there. The shower houses are always so clean, even when the campground is full which is most of the time. They even come around and clean out our fire pit. The cleaning crew and the check-in personnel are very kind. We plan on doing more camping there since we will be retiring soon.
Barry S
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 02P, Loop: NLOO
Beautiful location, well thought out. Large private camping spaces with trees and nice walking areas with well spaced benches for contemplating nature and the gorgeous scenery. One of our favorite places.
Kenna W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: SLOO
We always enjoy our stay at cottonwood. Our last trip was a little unusual. Our pickup broke down and we had to stay an extra day. The camp hosts were great. They checked on us to make sure we were doing OK and were very nice. Restrooms are very well kept. Have 2 more trips planned for this year and looking forward to them.
Joan S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood Campground is a great place to stay. The sites are very well maintained and the bathrooms and showers are always very clean. We highly recommend this campground if you are ever in the Yankton, SD area.
Laura G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
Our campsite had an amazing, unobstructed view of Lake Yankton. Watched the sunrise while still in bed, just gorgeous! Plenty of green space all around. The pad itself is pea gravel, with large ruts, so could use some grading.
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. |
