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Cottonwood Campground

4 Reviews

About

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lewis and Clark Lake

Overview

Cottonwood Recreation Area is located just downstream of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake along the western shore of Lake Yankton. The numerous outdoor recreational opportunities attract more than 2 million visitors annually to the Lewis & Clark Lake area, making it one…

Fee Info

<p>Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</p>
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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups

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4 Reviews

Justin R.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2020

Nice and peaceful

We were impressed with how full the camp ground was in mid October yet how quiet and peaceful it was too. Lots of space between sites. Very clean restrooms. Close to everything on both side of the lake.

  • Review photo of Cottonwood Campground by Justin R., October 19, 2020
Isaac E.
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2019

Really nice area by water

Nice area with park for children with good water accessible

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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2018

Small and Peaceful

This campground sits about 100 yards from the Gavins Point Dam and right next to Lake Yankton. Campers are close to gas stations, mini golf, rental facilities, and restaurants. The campground contains a disc golf course, playground and restrooms. The campground is named for the large amount of…

Month of VisitSeptember

Location

Cottonwood Campground is located in South Dakota

Detail location of campground

Directions

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.

Address

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND 198 TOE RD
Yankton, SD 57078

Coordinates

42.8586111 N
97.4825 W

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