About Cottonwood (NE)
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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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
Angee K
VerifiedMay 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 57P, Loop: SLOO
We go to Cottonwood at least once a year. This is where we like to start off our camping season. The grounds are well kept. The bathrooms are immaculate. The picnic tables are metal and in good condition. The only thing I can say that I don't love is the fire rings aren't always in the best spot if you're with a group, but that's a small thing that we work around.
james d
VerifiedApril 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: NLOO
There is definitely a large construction project around the campground. Might be good to ask about the work near your site before checking in. Weekends were quiet though.
Tim L
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
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Shirley S
February 2, 2021
Park rangers at the time hardly cared about the people who were camping. He would drive through once and all it a day. That's not someone who I would want representing my campground.
Gale R
VerifiedDecember 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: SLOO
Love this area.
Chris B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 53P, Loop: SLOO
Well maintained facility. Friendly staff.
Craig S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: SLOO
Campground was clean, host was great. Nice, peaceful and quiet throughout the campground.
Bathrooms were very clean and well stocked.
Great view on the water - would highly recommend this campground
Paul L
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: SLOO
Teryl R
VerifiedOctober 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: SLOO
Loved the camping and biking trails!
Debra R
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
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. |
