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Cottonwood

Its 76 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Cottonwood is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Yankton, South Dakota.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Yankton, South Dakota

Sunrise over Lake Yankton from Gavins Point DamKayaking Lake YanktonEntrance StationPlayground at Cottonwood CampgroundCottonwood Campground with Lake Yankton in background
Sunrise over Lake Yankton from Gavins Point DamKayaking Lake YanktonEntrance StationPlayground at Cottonwood CampgroundCottonwood Campground with Lake Yankton in backgroundSunny day at Cottonwood Campground1 / 6

Sunrise over Lake Yankton from Gavins Point Dam. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
125 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
76
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
125 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

76 sites in 2 loops; 5 pull-through; 76 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 125 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
01P NLOO Standard electric 75 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 01P
02P NLOO Standard electric 76 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 02P
03 NLOO Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 03
04P NLOO Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 04P
05 NLOO Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 05
06P NLOO Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 06P
07 NLOO Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 07
08P NLOO Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 08P
09P NLOO Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 09P
10P NLOO Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 10P
11 NLOO Standard electric 71 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 11
12 NLOO Standard electric 64 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 12
13 NLOO Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 13
14 NLOO Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 14
15 NLOO Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 15
16 NLOO Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 16
17 NLOO Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 17
18 NLOO Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 18
19 NLOO Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 19
20 NLOO Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 20
21 NLOO Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 21
22 NLOO Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 22
23 NLOO Standard electric 41 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 23
24 NLOO Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 24
25 NLOO Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 25
26 NLOO Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 26
27 NLOO Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 27
28 NLOO Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 28
29 NLOO Standard electric 48 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 29
30 NLOO Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 30
31 NLOO Standard electric 99 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 31
32 NLOO Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 32
33 NLOO Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 33
34 NLOO Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NLOO, site 34
35 SLOO Standard electric 39 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 35
36 SLOO Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 36
37 SLOO Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 37
38 SLOO Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 38
39 SLOO Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 39
40 SLOO Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 40
41 SLOO Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 41
42 SLOO Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 42
43 SLOO Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 43
44 SLOO Standard electric 73 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 44
45 SLOO Standard electric 89 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 45
46 SLOO Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 46
47 SLOO Standard electric 73 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 47
48 SLOO Standard electric 46 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 48
49 SLOO Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 49
50 SLOO Standard electric 43 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 50
51 SLOO Standard electric 125 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 51
52 SLOO Standard electric 41 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 52
53P SLOO Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 53P
54 SLOO Standard electric 37 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 54
55 SLOO Standard electric 34 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 55
56 SLOO Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 56
57P SLOO Standard electric 80 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 57P
58 SLOO Standard electric 70 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 58
59P SLOO Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 59P
60P SLOO Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 60P
61 SLOO Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 61
62P SLOO Standard electric 57 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 62P
63 SLOO Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop SLOO, site 63
64P SLOO Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 64P
65 SLOO Standard electric 43 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 65
66P SLOO Standard electric 65 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 66P
67 SLOO Standard electric 63 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 67
68 SLOO Standard electric 42 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 68
69 SLOO Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 69
70 SLOO Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 70
71 SLOO Standard electric 37 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 71
72 SLOO Standard electric 51 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 72
74 SLOO Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 74
75 SLOO Standard electric 62 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 75
76 SLOO Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 76
77 SLOO Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SLOO, site 77

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,180 ft

42.8586, -97.4825 in Yankton. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cottonwood?

Sites at Cottonwood are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233467).

How many campsites does Cottonwood have?

Cottonwood has 76 campsites. 1 site is accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Cottonwood?

Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Cottonwood.

Does Cottonwood have RV hookups?

Some sites at Cottonwood have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 125 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Cottonwood?

Recreation.gov lists 5 pull-through sites at Cottonwood: loop NLOO, site 31, loop SLOO, site 45, loop SLOO, site 47, loop SLOO, site 51, and loop SLOO, site 57P.

Are dogs allowed at Cottonwood?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood.

Who manages Cottonwood?

Cottonwood is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Cottonwood

More campgrounds: camping near Yankton and campgrounds in Yankton.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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