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Cottonwood Cove Park Campground

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Cottonwood Cove Park Campground, near Dakota City, Nebraska, is a cozy spot that offers a laid-back atmosphere right next to the Missouri River. With spacious sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for those evenings spent roasting marshmallows and sharing stories.

This campground is known for its concrete pads that require minimal leveling, making it accessible for rigs of all sizes. Visitors have mentioned the generous spacing between sites, which adds to the overall comfort and quietness of the area. As one camper noted, “It’s been amazingly quiet during our stay,” which is a big plus for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

For those who enjoy water activities, there’s a boat ramp nearby, and the scenic overlook offers stunning views of the river. The campground is also conveniently located just a few minutes off the interstate, making it easy to access while still feeling like a retreat. While some amenities like laundry aren’t available, the clean facilities and friendly camp host make up for it.

Whether you’re here for a quick weekend or a longer stay, Cottonwood Cove Park Campground provides a welcoming environment for relaxation and fun by the water.

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Location

Cottonwood Cove Park Campground is located in Nebraska

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Coordinates

42.41268564 N
96.41455036 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2024

Nice

Nice little city campground just a few miles off the interstate and right next to the Missouri River. Quiet large sites at a reasonable price. Picnic tables and fire rings. Water and electric only....there is a sewer dump near the bathrooms but not at the sites.

Site7
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 1, 2024

City campground in quiet neighborhood

Concrete pads, very little leveling needed. Plenty of space in between sites. Dappled shade. Easily accessible for any size rig. We didn’t use bath/shower facility; it required a code from the city. Portapotties were available in campground. Garbage dumpster, but no recycling. Dump station available, but area may be a bit tight for larger rigs to access. Camp host on site. No laundry. Some train noise. Excellent Verizon signal. Nice park with boat ramp and scenic overlook on the Missouri River. Campground is located about 5 minutes off the interstate.

Site3
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Cottonwood Cove Park Campground by Renee H., May 1, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 24, 2023

Very disappointing

This is a city run campground. We had reserved a site and paid with the city. When we arrived there was no host, no access to the bathhouse, and no running water. No one answered at city hall; it was Sunday. I dont know why no one could have call us about the water turnoff on Friday.

Site7
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2020

Fun times on the river!

You have the Missouri River, bands play on the weekends, swim up bar, a marina, good food and fun people. This is becoming one of my favorites.

  • Review photo of Cottonwood Cove Park Campground by Bonnie A., June 25, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 3, 2020

Tiny and QUIET!

Cottonwood Cove Park was the fifth campsite we rolled into in this tri-state area looking for a spot that we actually liked, and boy did we score! This is a little municipal park with only 12 sites, water/electric/cable TV for $22/night. Be aware that there is no dump station here. There's a small bath house that's presently closed for COVID-19 precautions.

Driveways and the road through the campground are crushed white gravel, but there are small concrete pads at each site for the rig and patio area. Large cottonwood trees tower throughout the campground. There are tiny campers and large fifth-wheels here, both. There's a campground host occupying one site, and you pay the host. Spacing between sites is very, very generous -- kudos to Dakota City for not cramming people into this place just to double the revenue.

The campground buts up right against a pretty natural stretch of the west bank of the Missouri River, with a boat launch and interpretive platform discussing Lewis & Clark's expedition that passed through here. The campground itself is tucked right into the middle of a neat, tidy residential neighborhood, such that it almost feels like you're part of the neighborhood.

It's been amazingly quiet during our stay. We've barely seen our neighbors, much less heard them even though the campground is mostly occupied. There are several rigs here that are long-term, presumably they're working at the massive Tyson Foods plant just up the road.

Cell service on Verizon is an impressive 4 bars, 42ms ping/65.6 Mbps down/24.8 Mbps up/3ms jitter.

We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

Site7
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cottonwood Cove Park Campground by Marc G., June 3, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cottonwood Cove Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cottonwood Cove Park Campground has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cottonwood Cove Park Campground?

    Cottonwood Cove Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cottonwood Cove Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cottonwood Cove Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cottonwood Cove Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.