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
joseph g
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 76, Loop: SLOO
great time
Jeff C
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: SLOO
Very nice campground, sites are well spaced. Restrooms very clean.
Luella M
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: SLOO
Excellent time
Douglas K
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: SLOO
A wonderful campground that is close enough for "tourist" day trips, fish if you like to, sit on the bench and enjoy the lake or get out your favorite chair, sit in the shade and do nothing!
David W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: SLOO
Had a good time meet some friends and in joy camping out
Steven W
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 59P, Loop: SLOO
Good location and accessibility to a small kayaking lake! Several duck families to watch! Beautiful sunrise and sunsets!
Duane S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 68, Loop: SLOO
We were disappointed that the grass was not mowed, because we needed to set up tents. Finally on Tuesday the guy came around and said he was making a couple of swaths around all the campers. We said we needed more cut because we needed to set up tents. He did cut a bigger patch for us and Said they would be back to cut the rest of the grass, but never did.
Otherwise we always enjoy camping at Cottonwood and have done this for the last 10 years.
Zachary M
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: SLOO
We enjoyed cottonwood. In a perfect location with plenty of shade. The bathrooms were cleaned multiple times a day. The playgrounds were wonderful!
Marsh J
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: NLOO
Nice park, excellent bathroom/shower. My only complaint is that it's a bit noisy, but well within reason. Happy people noise is just part of this type of campground. Otherwise, it's clean, very safe and enjoyable. Within an easy carry to the water for fishing or boating. Sites were level and smooth and plenty long for our car and 14' trailer.
Scenery: B
Noise level: B
Facilities: clean
Overall vibe: Busy but chill
Returnability: You bet
Sonya B
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: SLOO
Nice campground, great area!!! Lots of kayakers on the lake. Tours of the dam. Free bands in the area!! Quiet after dark. Will definitely come back!!
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. |
