Army Corps of Engineers · Lewis and Clark Lake

Cottonwood (Ne) Day Use Shelter

Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area. 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. The shelter has lights, electricty, water near by, and a large grill. Nearby attractions include, Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark and historic Yankton, SD.

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Campsites

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Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups

Fees: $25.

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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.

Campgrounds nearby

0.3 miles away

Gavins Point Overlook Day Use Shelter

1.1 miles away

1.2 miles away

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Green Island Primitive Camping

4.1 miles away

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Bow Creek Primitive Camping

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Goat Island Primitive Camping

22.2 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.