Cottonwood Lake Recreation Area | Established Campground

June 14th, 2023 by harleyknoss

It's nice here. I can hear the coyotes yipping, the lake is full. There are a load of ticks here at this time.

November 5th, 2022 by TheVamper

Camping in Nebraska is always tough. Between locations next to interstates and very active rail lines blowing whistles all night I was not expecting much here either given the reviews. But I think this place is worth checking out. Hey - there’s a mega drought so yes, the lake was nearly dry. Again, I think most of us want a decent level and quiet campsite regardless of lakes. So here is the deal. About 20 sites, no hook ups. Water was shut off for the winter. Restroom was brand spanking new and clean with plenty of security lighting in the first loop. Cell service was excellent and I use Verizon. Fire rings and tables at most sites. They charge $12 for out of state residents. That seems fair to me. Tent sites require parking and lugging your tent to set up in the tent area. It cost $10 for tent sites. All other sites were $15 but since it was out of season - take $5 off. Only one other camper on a Saturday night. Well worth your time to check this place out.

September 11th, 2022 by 3ravenskk

Strange place. No one here at all. “Lake” is a green dried up mud hole. Have to pay $12 to enter the park and $15 for a “spot” which means an unlevel pull off from the short road. We turned around and left.

July 4th, 2020 by BeardoMcGrath

Nice pay campground in a remote area. Stayed on 4th of July and there were still open spots. Great wildlife at lake, and good shade. Others were running generators but otherwise pretty quiet. Pay station is self serve. Some small cacti in the grassy camp areas so keep a keen eye where you place a tent!

October 24th, 2017 by Smart as a Goose

Nice quiet camp on a lake. Picnic tables and fire grates.
Great cell service.