Campsite Odds

Campground · SD

COTTONWOOD (NE)

SD · Lewis and Clark Lake

Booking is hardest here in May (6/10) and easiest in April (4/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr4
  5. May6
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct4
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Sunday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 76 electric sites
  • 77 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 125 ft

Activities: CAMPING, BIRDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER ACCESS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FISHING, BIKING, PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE, DAY USE AREA, DISC GOLF, KAYAKING, PADDLING, PICNICKING, BOATING, CANOEING, HIKING

Location

Where it is

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