Cottonwood (Ne)
Cottonwood (Ne) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in South Dakota. Hookups: electric & sewer.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 42.85861, -97.48250
- Hookups
- Electric & Sewer
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddling, Photography
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 402-667-2546. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 877-444-6777.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cottonwood (Ne)
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 of the most popular recreation destinations in the Upper Great Plains. Lewis & Clark Lake is 31,400-acres in size with more than 90 miles of shoreline is impounded by Gavins Point Dam, which was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1944, commonly called the Pick-Sloan Plan. For more information about Lewis and Clark Lake, please visit the Gavins Point Project website . Recreation Cottonwood Recreation Area is conveniently located between Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton. Lewis and Clark Lake is known for great boating, sailing, swimming and other water-based recreation activities. Lake Yankton is popular with families as a popular fishing spot along with the excellent kayaking, canoeing and paddling opportunities. Numerous paved, multi-use trails connect the area with the additional numerous recreation areas located along Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake Yankton and the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark Lake attracts more than 2 million visitors each year to its shores. Recreation opportunities around the lake include camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography. For the biking and hiking enthusiasts, three trails are available in the are
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 7.1 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Recreation Area | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Nebraska Tailwaters | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Wiegand Recreation Area | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Crazy Horse | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| KOA Holiday | RV park | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Broom Tree Youth and Family Camp | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.