Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
Campground · South Dakota · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Downstream Day Use Area's (3102) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 1,185 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area.
Recreation
Horse shoe pits, a disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, and a playground all sit next to the Cottonwood Day Use Shelter. It is also close to Lake Yankton which has plenty of shoreline access for fishing.
Facilities
The shelter has lights, electricty, water near by, and a large grill.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include, Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark and historic Yankton, SD.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Day Use Picnic Shelter | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Take SD Hwy 52 4 miles west to the intersection with the Toe Rd. Cottonwood Day Use Area is approximately 1 mile south on the Toe Rd.
42.86298, -97.48463 · 42°51'46.7"N 97°29'4.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 35 | 47 | 60 | 72 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 63 | 47 | 34 |
| Low °F | 10 | 14 | 25 | 35 | 48 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 15 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
$25
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
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Common questions about Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
- Can you reserve a site at Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter?
- Yes, Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter have?
- 1 site.
- Does Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter
- Cottonwood (Ne) 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nebraska Tailwaters 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery 1 mi · Facility
- Green Island Primitive Camping 4.1 mi · Campground
- Missouri National Recreational River Headquarters 5.1 mi · Visitor Center
- Bow Creek Primitive Camping 18 mi · Campground
- Goat Island Primitive Camping 22.2 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 402-667-2546
- Email gavinspoint.nwo@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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