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
Steven G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: SLOO
Always have a great time when camping with family and friends.
Pam C
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 65, Loop: SLOO
Restrooms and showers are spotless. Campsites have nice spacing and green areas are well kept and mowed. The campground hosts and the on site rangers are very pleasant to talk to .
Keith B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
All was very good except for the bad storms just about every night. every night.
Tim B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: SLOO
Overall was a great experience, but there were some people were quite loud late into the night.
CONNIE B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 74, Loop: SLOO
Loved it
Ricky S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: SLOO
Campground and facilities are well-maintained.
LAURA S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: NLOO
Stayed 6 nights over the 4th of July weekend. I LOVED this campground and the area. I bike and kayak so I was able to do both right from the campground. Multiple times I biked around the lake, over to the other campgrounds, to the fish hatchery and into town (where I rode over the historic bridge). The SD state park had some event that I participated in as well. On the 4th, I, along with others, went up on the dam and watched the fireworks which were being shot off from multiple locations.
janelle f
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 09P, Loop: NLOO
We have camped at cottonwood for several years now and we love this campground! The Lake is close by for any boating, kayaking, fishing etc. also like to fish on the river. We also have electric bikes which we love to ride on the bike trails. There is a beach close by too.
Dorenda V
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 10P, Loop: NLOO
Clean, quiet campground. We appreciated the shade!
Marylin S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NLOO
nice place
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. |
