$16
Cottonwood
Total sites: 77
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Booking Window: 6 months
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Booking Window: 6 months
1,183 ft
83°F
65°F
65°F
fair
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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Campsite Reviews (1054)
4.9 out of 5
| 5 star | 94% | |
| 4 star | 4% | |
| 3 star | 1% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
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@StevenW5993867 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #59P
We love this place! No issues or problems! Reservations are easy.
@JudyB6641446 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #76
Everything was great for our stay.
@JulieandA0B25A · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #60P
Loved it here. Spacious and waterfront site. Theres a really nice pedestrian path that takes you all way into town.
@DaveH8980161 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #32
Beautiful campground that is well taken care of. Facilities are spotless and the slips clean etc. Excellent location for walking, biking, and fishing.
@DavidW7736336 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #67
Ok thanks see you next year
@BrentonLD70C0A · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #8P
Would stay there again, bathrooms are like being in a prison , theyre also could be water Spicier about every hundred feet from our leases i
@TimothyL290617 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #11
Cottonwood is a nice well cared for federal campground. We stayed on the north side by the disc golf course. Shady spots along here are great for summer camping.
@MikeK6232833 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #23
Always, always a great experience!!
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #75
Clean and cold weather
@DarylP305721D4 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #6P
We have been on the road for about a month and this was a top 10. We got a spot right on the water. It was quiet, clean, and nice facilities. 4 or 5 miles from town
@StevenG8234425 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #52
We always have a great time there always hope for good weather but who knows what mother nature going to do.
@ChrisK2AD0F4DC · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #30
Campground was clean and very nice.
@DianeM6584416 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #40
One of the cleanest campgrounds Ive ever camped at. All the facilities were cleaned every day of my 4 day stay. I usually refuse to use campground outhouses but since there was one conveniently close to my tent I decided to check it out just in case I didnt think I could make it to the shower house about 50 yards from my campsite. The womens outhouse was unbelievably clean, fresh smelling and bug free every time I used it and because of that, I used it most of the time. I ran into the cleaning person in the shower house a couple times and she was always energetic, friendly, and did a great job. Another member of my camping party was just as impressed with the mens outhouse.
@MarylinSB2EA2E · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #25
nice place
@ShannonA244463 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #1P
Beautiful Campground. After driving all day, it was peaceful and beautiful.
@TomV5563509 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #11
Beautiful park with plenty of green space and cottonwood trees. Its nice to not be packed in, enough room between sites. Bathhouses are kept clean and water pressure is great. Hiking and biking path nearby. Fishing on Lake Yankton is allowed, from shore or non-motorized boat. One can canoe or kayak on the lake.
@RossH8173451 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #8P
Beautiful view! We were in a spot that backed up to the lake and the view and weather could not have been better. This would have been the perfect spot for my kayak but I did not bring it. The restrooms were very clean, I showered there twice. The Yankton area is beautiful and friendly. There's a pedestrian bridge (Meridan Bridge) and a pretty park right next to it. If you like craft beer, I recommend Ben's Brewing.
@TrudyeFAD55F88 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #53P
What a beautiful site! Great campground host, who helped us so kindly change our site when we discovered we just could not get the RV leval.just super friendly! Have a great summer! And thanks for being open!
@PattiJF8DE7328 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #4P
Our first time at this ACOE campground and we rate it a 5 star. Beautiful, clean bathrooms, peaceful. No one at check in at 3:30 pm but we found our place with the map at the check in hut. We will be back.
@GloriaKC9C5BD1 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #20
No comments at this time
@NancyB3949689 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #11
Beautiful and well taken care of Park. Staff welcoming. Spaces easy to back into. Electric only so bring water. Close to lake and a lot of fishing spots.
@EricS9323236 · Camped on Sep 17, 2024 at Campsite #32
Lovely sites. Good bathrooms.
@BradleyR825190 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #59P
We stayed at this Campground for two nights while in the area. It was a wonderful experience. We were on site p-59 which was waterfront. Our site was nearly level and had electric hook up only. The site was asphalt and had a great little crushed gravel patio area with a firefoot and aluminum picnic table. The campground was very quiet and the grounds were very clean. We did use the restrooms and shower and both were very clean and well stocked. We would definitely stay here again if in the area and would try to stay longer.
@ArleenW18A8553 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #35
Beautiful place
@SheriF130BD965 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #50
Nice shady site with a good view of the lake. Clean shower/restroom facility a short walk away. Bike trail easy access. Felt safe and was quiet.
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