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
Mike V
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: SLOO
Beautiful quiet campground.
Shiela R
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
We always love camping there. Was lucky to get that spot on such a short notice.
Jackie C
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 57P, Loop: SLOO
We love it at Cottonwood. We have made many friends while we are camping.
Dean B
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: NLOO
Nice campground but no reception at all for TV & slow phone & WI-Fi. If these are important to you, probably don't camp here.
Teresa B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: NLOO
We enjoy Cottonwood! It is one of our favorite campgrounds in South Dakota. Sites are roomy and many have great shade. Some sites are near the water and beautiful. Restrooms are clean and well maintained.
David W
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
Very flexible staff. We got in late our 1st night and they gave me a courtesy call informing me to get my site info from the yellow box at the main office building. Liked the delivery of firewood to our site and the clean/updated bathhouse
Emil C
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: SLOO
Our stay has always been excellent at Cotton Wood. I would like to bring our camping club to Cotton Wood on Sept. 19 to the 22nd. Is there any way I can reserve a block of 6 lots for those dates? I already have reservations for lot 67. Please let me know what is possible.
Kenna W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: SLOO
Small site with no shade
Elissa G
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: NLOO
Great park! Kept up very well. Bathrooms were very clean.
Joel B
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SLOO
Campground is very clean, shower houses were cleaned daily, enjoyed our stay there and plan on camping there again in the future. Their is some construction going on in the area, so some early noise from the construction equipment at 7:00 in the morning.
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. |
