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
Steve F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: SLOO
You do not have it posted if the spot is reserved or not. Can't pay at the booth. no camp host.
Randy P
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood is a nice place to enjoy a few days of R&R. The restrooms were spotless and clean. Workers in the entrance booths are really confused about how to handle reservations and accommodations. The park manager (David) is a blook. He doesn't know his head from his tail. Personally, the reservation system and website recreation.gov is a confusing mess to navigate. Many mistakes are being made when it comes to reserving a weekend or trip to any federal park. Seems the park managers boss (Gary) is as confused as his park manager. I think the website needs a good manager as well. The Omaha office for the Corps of Engineers needs better management.
Craig G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SLOO
clean site and friendly, helpful staff
Debra K
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: SLOO
Friendly people. Very nice bike trails. Shower house and bathrooms very clean and nice.
Mary Lou F
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 01P, Loop: NLOO
very clean and well kept.
Joel S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 66P, Loop: SLOO
beautiful spot 66p
Douglas K
VerifiedJune 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 60P, Loop: SLOO
We love camping at Cottonwood. There is plenty of sights to see and things to do. Including reading quietly in the shade for her and fishing for me. We are going back again in July fir a coupke of days and another week in August.
Lori H
VerifiedJune 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: NLOO
The app is awful! I am an experienced campground attendent and cannot help them. What does "unsupported browser" mean? There is limited cell phone coverage here, they cannot use their internet if its anything but a Verizon supported device. They give up and say they will go somewhere else. This happens multiple times daily. I cannot give quality customer service.
Ross A
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: NLOO
one of our favorite sites!
Marilee B
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: SLOO
Very nice campground. Facilities are well kept
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. |
