Cottonwood Day Use Shelter
Closed — Closed for the season. The facility typically operates seasonally with closures during winter months.
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 1:52PM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Cottonwood Day Use Shelter is a reservable group picnic facility located within the Cottonwood Day Use Area along the western shore of Lake Yankton, just downstream of Gavins Point Dam. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of Lewis and Clark Lake recreation areas, this shelter provides an ideal setting for large group gatherings with a maximum occupancy of 200 people. The shelter is equipped with electricity, lights, water nearby, and a large grill for group cooking. The surrounding Cottonwood Day Use Area offers excellent recreational opportunities for all ages. Adjacent to the shelter are horseshoe pits, a disc golf course, a sand volleyball court, and a playground. Lake Yankton provides ample shoreline access for fishing. The area is connected to other recreation sites via paved multi-use trails. Nearby attractions include Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark Lake, and historic Yankton, South Dakota. The shelter closes at 10 p.m. daily.
Directions
Take SD Highway 52 west 4 miles to the intersection with Toe Road. Cottonwood Day Use Area is approximately 1 mile south on Toe Road.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| gavinspoint.nwo@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (402) 667-2546 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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