Cottonwood Springs Campground

Hot Springs, South Dakota · 4,016 ft · In Cottonwood Spring Recreation Area

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At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night: $18recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 17From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 4,016 ft (1,224 m)4,016 ft1,224 m
Pets: Allowed
Big rigs: Yes
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites17

Cottonwood Springs Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People
1	Standard	56 ft	8
2	Standard	47 ft	8
4	Standard	66 ft	8
5	Standard	48 ft	8
6	Standard	50 ft	8
7	Standard	38 ft	8
8	Standard	49 ft	8
9	Standard	50 ft	8
10	Standard	54 ft	8
11	Standard	60 ft	8

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

Cottonwood Spring Recreation Area · 1 campground

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Overview

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. The non-motorized gravel path in the wildlife area is a great spot for a short hike or for letting pets enjoy being off a leash. Other popular outdoor recreational opportunities include picnicking, playing at the playground, wildlife viewing, photography, and archery hunting. Archery hunting is permitted in designated areas only and both hunting and fishing regulations are established and enforced by the State of South Dakota.

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