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COTTONWOOD (NE)

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The 10 most popular campsites at COTTONWOOD (NE)

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jun–Aug). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 53P

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 57P

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 10P

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 66P

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 02P

Top pick

Ranked #5 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 01P

Top pick

Ranked #6 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 62P

Top pick

Ranked #7 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 67

Standout

Ranked #8 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 60P

Standout

Ranked #8 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 11

Standout

Ranked #10 of 77

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

Cottonwood Recreation Area is located in the in the lush golden chalkstone-lined Missouri River Valley. Many visitors to the lake area prefer to stay at Cottonwood because of the calmer, quieter waters of Lake Yankton, a much smaller lake of approximately 250-acres in size - versus the much larger Lewis and Clark Lake upstream of the dam. Lake Yankton provides excellent habitat for a variety of waterfowl and other bird species. The area abounds with wildlife including Whitetail Deer, turkeys, and other game species. Bald Eagles and other birds of prey are spotted by visitors regularly due to the great fishing opportunities available year-round.

Recreation
Cottonwood Recreation Area is conveniently located between Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton. Lewis and Clark Lake is known for great boating, sailing, swimming and other water-based recreation activities. Lake Yankton is popular with families as a popular fishing spot along with the excellent kayaking, canoeing and paddling opportunities. Numerous paved, multi-use trails connect the area with the additional numerous recreation areas located along Lewis and Clark Lake, Lake Yankton and the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark Lake attracts more than 2 million visitors each year to its shores. Recreation opportunities around the lake include camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, sailing, swimming, bird-watching, and photography. For the biking and hiking enthusiasts, three trails are available in the area. They include a paved trail that runs from Yankton to the Gavins Point area, a multi-use trail in the Gavins Point area and the Calumet Bluff hiking trail located near the visitor center. Wintertime activities include ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. Developed public parks and recreation areas surround the lake above and below Gavins Point Dam. Camping facilities provided by the Corps and the States of South Dakota and Nebraska include marinas, boat ramps, trails, campsites with electricity, modern restrooms, playground equipment and trailer dump stations.

Nearby
The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center : Contains exhibits on the Missouri River and area history including the Lewis and Clark Expedition with stunning views of Lewis and Clark Lake along with the Missouri River. Please contact the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at (402) 667-2546 for more information. The Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Visit nearby Yankton, South Dakota - the historic capitol of the Dakota Territory. Located both upstream and downstream of Lewis and Clark Lake, visit the Missouri National Recreational River .