Cottonwood (ne)
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About Cottonwood (ne)
Cottonwood (ne) is a national park campground at Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Lewis and Clark Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Cottonwood (ne) 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 125 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 338 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Lewis and Clark Lake include Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter, Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter and Nebraska Tailwaters.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 117 · 2024: 142 · 2025: 113
Location
Address
Yankton, South Dakota
Coordinates
42.8586, -97.4825
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 651 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
Lewis and Clark Lake
Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter
Lewis and Clark Lake
Nebraska Tailwaters
Lewis and Clark Lake
Lewis and Clark Sra
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Niobrara State Park
Niobrara State Park
Ponca SP
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Cottonwood (ne) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cottonwood (ne)?
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 (ne)?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cottonwood (ne). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cottonwood (ne) right now?
Cottonwood (ne) 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 (ne) located?
Cottonwood (ne) is located in Lewis and Clark Lake, near Yankton, South Dakota.
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