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Site 002 — COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA · Iowa · Loop COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

Campsite 002 at COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA in Iowa. GROUP PICNIC AREA site. No utility hookups. Maximum 100 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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41.69374, -93.67437

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Num of Vehicles: 32
Driveway Surface: Paved

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 100
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Shade: Yes

How Site 002 Compares

One of 9 sites at COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA — 9 of them in the COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA loop.

Other sites in the COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA loop

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Photos from COTTONWOOD RECREATION AREA

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Fishermen out on Des Moines River. — USACE Staff

Pelicans in Flight Over Cottonwood — USACE Staff

Cottonwood Recreation Area Water Access — USACE Staff

Permitted Equipment

CAR

Booking Tips for Site 002

Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 7:00 AM / 9:00 PM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 002?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 002?

Maximum occupancy is 100 people and 32 vehicles.

What hookups does site 002 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site 002?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 7:00 AM. Check-out: 9:00 PM.