Cottonwood Campground, Yankton, SD

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 (1035)

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@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
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@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.
@DeanF8063999 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #71
Very quiet relaxing campground Good space between campersGood facilities
@DeborahW920812 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #26
Love this park. I've been traveling all over US mostly staying at COE parks. This one's a real gem. Very well maintained. Lot's of green space. Many sites with lake views. All looked level to me. Nice bike/walk trails along Lake Yankton. Fisherman can choose between MO River, Lake Yankton or Lake Lewis & Clark. Beautiful town of Yankton only 6 miles away for shopping, restaurants & gas stations. Very clean shower house for busy campground. I was on site #26. Last site on North loop near gate house. Plenty of space between sites.
@SandyM1478520 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #28
This park is beautiful and very clean! We loved the hosts! They were so nice and helpful!
@NellN0276A5433 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #55
I love cottonwood
@VikiM288565E39 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #16
We Love this campground! We cannot express enough how much we appreciate the Fabulous job the cleaning crew do to keep the restrooms so immaculate! It is Always perfect so appealing with No bugs , cobwebs or dirty sinks stools or showers . Were always comfortable to use these wonderful conveniences! . Thanks to you Super people!
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #62P
Overall a very good experience. Our site was too close to others and obviously caters more toward RV use than tent use, but it was a beautiful site. Bathrooms were very clean and showers were nice. I would return in a instant but I would get site 53P for Tent camping.
@KeithB3803481 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #61
This was the best 10 days camping yet. AWESOME camping.
@LarryO5065046 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #34
Sad that people are inconsiderate & are allowed to book a prime spot for weeks & only show up for the 1 weekend to occupy it.
@GeorgeM0B5D26B · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #5
Only spent 1night but it was good, very quiet and a nice check out time, was able to sleep in a little and get a nice hot shower before moving on in my travels. Been on the road about 3 months at that point visiting National Parks and monuments . So nice I almost decided to spend a couple more days. I give this camp grounds 5 stars
@Katherine840F6 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #16
Great place clean and quiet
@JeanetteH26616 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #12
Beautiful campground. Exceptionally friendly and helpful host. Bathrooms clean, hot showers.
@StanleyS751760 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #10P
Other campers were very courteous and friendly. Clean showers and rest rooms.
@BrittaB8249668 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #28
We like this campground with all the old trees. Nicely maintained.
@GeneS8238255 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #5
We will be back.
@BillyB2893951 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #10P
It was beautiful and couldnt beat the price for such an amazing place!
@LuellaM4C2C3BF · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #8P
Wonderful place. Campsite 8P wasnt level but it was quite and enjoyable
@EllenO78575DEF · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #27
Several shady spots and the campground hosts were easy to find for questions. Park rangers were frequently through to check on people.
@655500CB78DC4F · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #37
Great location.plenty of shadebig camping spaces!

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