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
Richard W
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
Campground was very clean along with all the facilities. Campground hosts were very friendly and helpful! We had a Wonderful Time and will be back again!!!
BobbiJo D
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: SLOO
The whole area was extremely clean! The campground was quiet and the staff was so friendly. We will definitely be back this summer!
Brandt O
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: SLOO
Nice location with lots of shade and activities for kids. Clean shower and bath house. And very polite people. Lake side camping is available too with beautiful views.
Donna W
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: SLOO
Cottonwood is an awesome campground!! The showers are great, very clean!! Fun area for the kids and fishing is great!
Jerrold K
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: SLOO
We love this camp grounds always clean and well cared for.
Diane P
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
The bathrooms were kept clean the camp host was very friendly. So easy to check in and made us feel very welcome
Robert A P
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 64P, Loop: SLOO
The camp site was very clean &the view was great. Would like to make another trip up there come Spring. Thank You
Muriel D
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: NLOO
clean rest rooms freindly workers
Marietta F
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: NLOO
We were very impressed with your clean and accommodating bathrooms! The Nebraska State Parks changed their bathrooms to NOT being family friendly. Please keep your bathrooms the way they are and we will continue to use and advertise your facilities.
Stanley S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: SLOO
Restrooms were clean. Friendly host.
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. |
