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COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

We watch every site at COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

30% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jun–Aug·9 sites
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The 9 most popular campsites at COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

Ranked by how often each site reserves on weekends in peak season (Jun–Aug). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 007

Best here
Ranked #1 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 008

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 009

Top pick
Ranked #3 of 9
Sleeps 75 · Waterfront

Site 005

Standout
Ranked #4 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 002

Standout
Ranked #5 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 006

Decent
Ranked #6 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 004

Decent
Ranked #7 of 9
Sleeps 250 · Waterfront

Site 003

Decent
Ranked #8 of 9
Sleeps 100

Site 001

Wait for better
Ranked #9 of 9
Sleeps 75

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Cottonwood covers a large open and flat lowland area bordering the east side of the Des Moines River. Wildlife is abundant throughout the project. White-tailed deer, turkeys, pheasants, waterfowl, and other small game animals roam the lands around the lake.