Cottonwood (NE) Day Use Shelter

Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is located near Lake Yankton in Cottonwood Day Use Area.

The shelter has lights, electricty, water near by, and a large grill.

Need to Know

The shelter closes at 10pm.

For more information, call the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center at 402-667-2546.

Maxium occupancy is 200 people.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include, Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark and historic Yankton, SD.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing

PO Box 710 Yankton SD 57078

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 402-667-2546

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

Site Cottonwood Day Use Picnic Shelter, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric

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