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Cottonwood Springs Campground

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$18/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
605-745-5476. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 87
Coordinates
43.43931, -103.57256

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Nearest sites we map

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

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