Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights132 sites open for every nightLewis and Clark SRA
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| Location | Yankton, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$22/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (493 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 76 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Cottonwood (Ne), not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights132 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights71 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights143 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Cottonwood (Ne) is a Recreation.gov campground in Yankton. It lists 76 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. 1 site has full hookups. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 18 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 46 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 69 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 33 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 20 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 61 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 31 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 18 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 30 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 56 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (493 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“We love camping here because its always so peaceful and quiet and it has tons of bike trails to ride our bikes on and the showers and bathroom are always so very clean! Thank you!”
“Soooo good! Beautiful place. We will definitely be back!”
“Love camping @ cottonwood the hosts are friendly and very helpful Would recommend this campground to anyone”
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Cottonwood Recreation Area sits just downstream of Gavins Point Dam on the western shore of Lake Yankton, a smaller, calmer counterpoint to the much larger Lewis and Clark Lake upstream (the main reservoir impounded by Gavins Point covers roughly 31,400 acres and more than 90 miles of shoreline). The campground itself contains 75 reservable sites, each configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and equipped with electrical hookups; two modern shower houses with flush toilets serve campers. Within the campground you'll find a playground, horseshoe pits and a picnic shelter, while the adjacent day-use area adds a large reservable picnic shelter, an accessible fishing dock, a disc golf course and a boat ramp for easy access to Lake Yankton's paddling and quiet-water boating. An RV dump station sits just north of Cottonwood off Toe Road, and the popular Training Dike Day-Use Area a short drive away provides a sandy swimming beach on Lake Yankton and access to the Missouri River downstream of the dam. Recreation at Cottonwood is a mix of water-focused activity and trail-based exploration: Lake Yankton (about 250 acres) is excellent for kayaking, canoeing and family fishing, while Lewis and Clark Lake supports larger-scale boating, sailing and water-skiing. Paved, multi-use trails connect the campground with other recreation areas; there's a paved route from Yankton to Gavins Point, a multi-use loop around the Gavins Point area and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail near the visitor center for those seeking steeper river-valley views. Wildlife is a constant presence waterfowl, bald eagles, whitetail deer and wild turkeys are commonly seen and winter brings opportunities for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the broader project area. Sites are reservable through Recreation.gov (or by calling 1-877-444-6777); for facility-specific questions contact the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546 and check Recreation.gov for current fees, reservation rules and cancellation policies.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| – |
| – |
| $20 |
| 68 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 43 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 52 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 41 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 25 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 42 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 21 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 11 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 17 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 27 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 76 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 72 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 12 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 54 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 50 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 77 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 19 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 58 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 36 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 23 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 47 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 49 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 70 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 51 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 39 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 28 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 22 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 75 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 13 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
| 03 standard electric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 15 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Cottonwood (Ne). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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