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
scott h
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 04P, Loop: NLOO
Clean campground, nice tall trees, clean updated restroom, nice view of Lake Yankton.
Corey G
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 24, Loop: NLOO
Just what we were looking for.
Mike R
VerifiedOctober 11, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 55, Loop: SLOO
Great place clean nice people and very quiet
Kenneth C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 47, Loop: SLOO
The bathrooms were clean. Showers had nice warm water. The campsites were clean and fire pits were always cleaned. Thank you we love ed our stay.
Carol M
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
We always love coming up to Cottonwood campground. It is always very clean and well maintained. We wish that it was a little bit closer so that we could come up on the weekends. We have been coming up there well over 30 years so that should tell you something.
Diana L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
The pad is short and is between two trees so it makes it difficult to park. The pad could be lengthened. There is room.
Randy L
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
I had a Great 3 day stay, the campsite and restrooms were clean and well kept and met several friendly people. I will have no problem with staying there again
William O
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 70, Loop: SLOO
Nice location. Good kayaking on Lake Yankton and the Missouri River.
Lawrence B
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 55, Loop: SLOO
Very nice clean campground. A lake for fishing and level bike paths. I have camped there since the late fifties with my parents. My husband and adult children camp in spring and fall.
Sean G
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 46, Loop: SLOO
Friendly staff, clean restrooms and quiet. Itβs on my list of places to return to.
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. |
