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 G
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 08P, Loop: NLOO
Core campgrounds never disappoint. One of our favorite campgrounds. Peaceful park like setting. Hosts do a great job of managing the park.
Jim B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
We appreciate how clean the keep the restrooms & shower house.
Dave O
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 53P, Loop: SLOO
This a a beautiful campground that seems to be well maintained.
Deena B
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: SLOO
Lots to see and do around the area
Keevin A
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 10P, Loop: NLOO
One of our favorite campgrounds
Lisa B
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
No Internet and very slow phone service.
Bruce L
VerifiedAugust 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: NLOO
Very nice park the site had a good amount of shade and the people talking care of the place were nice and friendly
Dwayne F
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
I took my grandson. We biked the biking trail, visited the fish hatchery, played miniature golf, played disk golf and fished. Had a wonderful time!!
Linda M
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: SLOO
Nice campground with many large sites. Some sites are much too close to others, especially the ones on the inside of the loop. One nice big site had the trash dumpster sitting right on the driveway pad (site 20 I think). We didn't have a reservation and it was acceptable to walk in and make the online connection on-site. Camp hosts were helpful for recommending a site but then we never saw them again.
Julie R
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: SLOO
Lots of shade, clean restrooms, and plenty of space between the sites
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. |
