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Site 49 — COTTONWOOD (NE)

Campsite 49 at COTTONWOOD (NE) in Nebraska. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (50) available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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42.85752, -97.48094

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

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

Site Length: 49
Max Vehicle Length: 49
Max Num of Vehicles: 10
Driveway Surface: Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-in

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 8
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Picnic Table: Y
Fire Pit: Y
Shade: Yes
Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site 49 Compares

One of 77 sites at COTTONWOOD (NE) — 43 of them in the SLOO loop.
Fits vehicles up to 49 ft — shorter than 70% of sites here.

Other sites in the SLOO loop

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Photos from COTTONWOOD (NE)

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

Playground at Cottonwood Campground — USACE

Sunrise on Lake Yankton — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Staff

Cottonwood Campground, sunny day — USACE

Kayaking near Cottonwood Campground — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project

Sunrise over Lake Yankton & Cottonwood Campground — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Staff

Permitted Equipment

LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`PICKUP CAMPERPOP UPSMALL TENTFIFTH WHEELVEHICLETentRVTrailer

Booking Tips for Site 49

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: 4:00 PM / 2:00 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 49?

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 49?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 10 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 49?

Max vehicle length is 49 ft and the site itself is 49 ft long.

What hookups does site 49 have?

Available hookups: electric (50).

Are pets allowed at site 49?

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: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 2:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site 49?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.