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
Chenoa P
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: NLOO
Only problem we had was showers had gotten backed up but someone was there to fix it as soon as possible. Great place to stay will be going there again soon.
Delbert L
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: SLOO
Love this campground! Have stayed every year for past several years. Besides the construction right next to park it was an awesome stay! Soon the construction will be done and it will be back to super quiet!
Can’t wait to go back!
candy m
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: SLOO
We had a great site with the playground at our back door, but we didn't have our gkids with us. The next time we take them, we will remember that site #. Thanks again.
Amy S
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
We had an amazing time at Cottonwood Campground. Highly recommend a site next to the water (we were in #1). We launched kayaks directly from our campsite (rocky but manageable) - our kids spent hours kayaking around the calm lake. Perfect spot for newbie kayakers. Gorgeous sunrises, relaxing vibes... wish we were there right now!
Jarred A
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 06P, Loop: NLOO
Great place always enjoy staying here clean facilities well maintained park
Andrew J
VerifiedMay 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SLOO
nice
Susan S
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: SLOO
Showers and bathrooms very clean
James A
VerifiedMay 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
Great value. Clean, quiet and pretty. Great site with nice space between sites. We enjoyed a premium lakeside site for 4 nights. We caught some nice fish from our canoe on Lake Yankton including a 4.5 lb bass and a 4 lb walleye. We saw a camper with a 10 lb cat the was caught from shore. Fishing the Missouri River from shore we pulled in several 1 lb northers. This was our 2nd stay and will go again.
Brian T
VerifiedMay 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: SLOO
Nice campground and well maintained facilities. Very friendly campground hosts.
Stephen B
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: NLOO
Spacious campground, great facilities, fun place to ride a bike, watch birds (lots of Pelicans near the dam), relaxing, chipmunk pals .... more/less another great Corp of Engineers campground!
If you're going through Yankton and have the time .... Ben's Brewing has great beer!
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. |
