US Army Corps of Engineers · South Dakota
Cottonwood Springs Campground in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.
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.
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Start a 14-day trialSource: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.