Cottonwood Campground, SD - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Cottonwood Campground in Yankton County is located 1 hr 31 min southwest of Sioux Falls, SD with an elevation of 1,183 feet. There are a total of 77 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 125 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $22.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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@JIMB8977280 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #58
We appreciate how clean the keep the restrooms & shower house.
@DaveO3931490 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025 at Campsite #53P
This a a beautiful campground that seems to be well maintained.
@DeenaB1FB237F3 · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #36
Lots to see and do around the area
@LisaB73AA41DCF · Camped on Aug 24, 2025 at Campsite #4P
No Internet and very slow phone service.
@KeevinA4DA5B6E · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #10P
One of our favorite campgrounds
@DwayneFDCEF1D5 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #63
I took my grandson. We biked the biking trail, visited the fish hatchery, played miniature golf, played disk golf and fished. Had a wonderful time!!
@LindaM3264387 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #37
Nice campground with many large sites. Some sites are much too close to others, especially the ones on the inside of the loop. One nice big site had the trash dumpster sitting right on the driveway pad (site 20 I think). We didn't have a reservation and it was acceptable to walk in and make the online connection on-site. Camp hosts were helpful for recommending a site but then we never saw them again.
@BRUCEL20709903 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #13
Very nice park the site had a good amount of shade and the people talking care of the place were nice and friendly
@ClaudiaM911D2C · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #31
Great camp hosts. Great facility, clean bathrooms. Lovely setting and close to bike path
@JulieR8736363 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #52
Lots of shade, clean restrooms, and plenty of space between the sites
@LeRoyM8827122 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #76
Campground restrooms everything was very well kept clean
@christina40933 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #66P
Is a great place to camp. Make a trip annually and always come home happy
@SueJ8473142 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #54
Always have a nice time at this campground. Its very well maintained.
@DewaldonFF92B6 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #60P
What a beautiful campground. We were in #34 for 3 nights and then #60 for 3 nights. Both are beautiful locations. Swam at the swim beach at the day area, it was clean, sandy and you could walk all the way out.
@TaraM672831E18 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #42
Best camp hosts!! We've always have at great hosts at this location, but these current hosts are phenomenal!! They made things very easy for our large group. We hope they stick around!
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #36
Cottonwood was very ice with spacious sites. The restrooms were clean.
@LonnieG4D72E54 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #20
Nice quiet location. Friendly people clean campground.
@TimB5907913 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #77
Overall was a great experience, but there were some people were quite loud late into the night.
@PamCC765C8FDC1 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #65
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 .
@ConnieB8511457 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #74
Loved it
@BethL9916430 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #47
We had an excellent experience staying at Cottonwood. It was clean and quiet.
@StevenG8234425 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #76
Always have a great time when camping with family and friends.
@RickyS5497024 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #37
Campground and facilities are well-maintained.
@DorendaVA3A250 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #10P
Clean, quiet campground. We appreciated the shade!
@DavidB5075483 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #17
We love how peaceful this campground is and the proximity to the lakes and Yankton, if needed. The sites are very nice and the shade is a plus.

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