Cottonwood Springs Campground
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About Cottonwood Springs Campground
Cottonwood Springs Campground is a national park campground at Cottonwood Springs Lake in Fall River County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Cottonwood Springs Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 67 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 37 reviews.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 81 · 2024: 91 · 2025: 75
Location
Address
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Coordinates
43.4393, -103.5726
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 191 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Cottonwood Springs Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cottonwood Springs Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Cottonwood Springs Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cottonwood Springs Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cottonwood Springs Campground right now?
Cottonwood Springs Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Cottonwood Springs Campground located?
Cottonwood Springs Campground is located in Cottonwood Springs Lake, near Hot Springs, South Dakota.
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