Cottonwood (Ne)

US Army Corps of Engineers · South Dakota

Cottonwood (Ne) in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: $20/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Phone: 402-667-2546. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 87
Coordinates: 42.85861, -97.48250

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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