Cottonwood Springs Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in South Dakota. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.43931, -103.57256
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 605-745-5476. 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 Springs Campground
Overview Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked away in the southern part of the Black Hills of South Dakota. It offers beautiful scenic views within a short walk of each campsite. Recreation While Cottonwood Springs Lake is a small lake, it provides a quiet opportunity to wet a line and possibly catch a large mouth bass, rainbow trout, or various pan fish. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, or any other small non-gas motorized boat can commonly be seen on the lake. The non-motorized gravel path in the wildlife area is a great spot for a short hike or for letting pets enjoy being off a leash. Other popular outdoor recreational opportunities include picnicking, playing at the playground, wildlife viewing, photography, and archery hunting. Archery hunting is permitted in designated areas only and both hunting and fishing regulations are established and enforced by the State of South Dakota. Facilities Cottonwood Springs Campground features 17 primitive campsites with no water or electric hook-ups. Amenities like potable water, flush toilets, and a playground are provided to help increase camping experience. A camp host is also on site to greet visitors and help with any questions they may have. Access to Cottonwood Springs Lake is only a mile drive from the campground. The boat ramp at the lake is steep, limiting the size of the boat being able to be put in and no gas mot
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 38 designated routes (58 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Springs Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cold Brook Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hidden Lake Campground and Resort | Private campground | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Sunrise Ridge Campground | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
| KOA Holiday | RV park | 9.2 mi | — | — |
| Elk Mountain Campground | Private campground | 9.6 mi | — | — |
Open Cottonwood Springs Campground in DryRig
Save it offline, check your rig's clearance on the drive in, and see what's nearby on the map.
Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.