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Cottonwood Springs Campground

Campground · Army Corps lake in Fall River County, South Dakota. Run by Army Corps of Engineers.

17Campsites
4.2 miTo Cold Brook Reservoir
67 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorArmy Corps of Engineers
Campsites17
Site types17 standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site67 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<p>Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.</p>
Phone(605) 745-5476
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Cottonwood Springs Campground

Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked away in the southern part of the Black Hills of South Dakota. It offers beautiful scenic views within a short walk of each campsite. Recreation While Cottonwood Springs Lake is a small lake, it provides a quiet opportunity to wet a line and possibly catch a large mouth bass, rainbow trout, or various pan fish. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, or any other small non-gas motorized boat can commonly be seen on the lake.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Cottonwood Springs Campground is in Fall River County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.