Cold Brook Lake Campground
Army Corps Of Engineers
Write a Review Hot Springs, SD 57747 605-745-5476 Reservations: 877-444-7776 Official WebsiteGPS: 43.4616, -103.4916
Overview of Cold Brook Lake Campground
Last Price Paid: $9
Reported by Gary Kowal on 5/27/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet
Reported by Our Spirit Led Life on 6/21/2018
Number of Sites 13
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally May 15 - September 15
Elevation 3,576 ft / 1,089 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Cold Brook Lake Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
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“Another great COE experience.”
Reviewed 5/27/2023
| Nightly rate: | $9 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class C) |
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Couple of miles in on a dirt road that is in good shape. Hosts were wonderful. My site was level and had a wood fire pit with grill. (bring your own wood, they dont sell it) . Also had a quality aluminum picnic table. At least 2 pit toilets. There is one spigot that has potable water, but you might need 50-60 feet of hose to fil... more
Couple of miles in on a dirt road that is in good shape. Hosts were wonderful. My site was level and had a wood fire pit with grill. (bring your own wood, they dont sell it) . Also had a quality aluminum picnic table. At least 2 pit toilets. There is one spigot that has potable water, but you might need 50-60 feet of hose to fill your tank. Lake is a 100 yard walk. Very scenic area with green grass and red bluffs nearby. Between Hot Springs and Wind Cave National Park.
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Verizon 5G
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Gary Kowal would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Too many trash burners.”
Reviewed 9/4/2022
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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We generally enjoy COE campgrounds, however this was an exception. While the area was very nice and the campground is conveniently located, it is not well maintained. The pit toilets were not cleaned until the seventh day we were here. I’m very happy we brought our own facilities. Although they are “pit toilets” they should be cleane... more
We generally enjoy COE campgrounds, however this was an exception. While the area was very nice and the campground is conveniently located, it is not well maintained.
The pit toilets were not cleaned until the seventh day we were here. I’m very happy we brought our own facilities. Although they are “pit toilets” they should be cleaned regularly by camp staff.
Speaking of, the camp host made very few appearances during our seven day stay. It may be policy at this location for host to maintain distance, not sure.
The park ranger on the other hand was very helpful and made many frequent visits to the campground. They were very pleasant and knowledgeable.
The other issue we faced were several campsites with trash burners. While that may be acceptable to some it lowers my assessment of the entire location.
If we hadn’t reserved this location for the time we did, I would have left early.
Unfortunately with the negative vibes we picked up here we won’t stay again.
This could be an epic location with the proper care.
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T-Mobile 4G
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“Beautiful and quiet getaway”
Reviewed 7/5/2022
| Nightly rate: | $9 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a small (13 sites) primitive campground next to Cold Brook Lake near Hot Springs, SD. Very quiet with lots of wildlife - deer, birds, frogs etc. We are adding this to our list of great places to stay.
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Cathy would stay here again
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“The Moccasin Springs”
Reviewed 6/24/2022
| Nightly rate: | $9 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
Overall Rating
Beautiful campground, small, and easier to get to than first imagined. Site 3 was ok but try getting sites on the outside as they back up to great views and a small creek. Site 3 is not meant for larger rigs than ours. Two vault toilet buildings, water available by spigot at the end of camp near the host, two dumpsters for trash, no e... more
Beautiful campground, small, and easier to get to than first imagined. Site 3 was ok but try getting sites on the outside as they back up to great views and a small creek. Site 3 is not meant for larger rigs than ours. Two vault toilet buildings, water available by spigot at the end of camp near the host, two dumpsters for trash, no electricity, and only a little over three miles into charming little Hot Springs. The Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa is about a 1⁄4 mile around the corner from the Uppercrust Bakery. Both establishments are top drawer and well worth visiting.
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Nomad Reign RV would stay here again
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“good little campgroun”
Reviewed 10/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Stayed there in the middle of Sept. 2021. potable water, vault toilet and trash on site. Dump station in Hot Springs. There was some traffic during the day from people going to the lake but quiet at night. Camp host helpful and friendly. 10..00 regular and 5.00 with our old gezzer card. would stay again..
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Verizon 4G
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“Peaceful ”
Reviewed 8/17/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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Easy access to town, Wind Cave, and Mammoth site
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Jmike would stay here again
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“Quiet, beautiful!”
Reviewed 7/5/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
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It was a quiet campground in a beautiful canyon by a small lake. The lake has a beach. Paying was weird - you had to do it through Recreation.gov if you didn’t have a reservations, and that is all well and good as long as you have reception. The spots are smaller. There aren’t many trees. And the bathroom was locked! Luckily we have a ... more
It was a quiet campground in a beautiful canyon by a small lake. The lake has a beach. Paying was weird - you had to do it through Recreation.gov if you didn’t have a reservations, and that is all well and good as long as you have reception. The spots are smaller. There aren’t many trees. And the bathroom was locked! Luckily we have a small camper with a toilet.
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Cshels would stay here again
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“#13 is right on the lake. Others are not. ”
Reviewed 5/16/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
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We camped the day starting May 15, the day it opened. No one else here. #12 & 13 are across the road from the rest of the campground and there is quite a bit of traffic during the day on the gravel road. COE is going to all recreation.gov for this campground this year meaning it is reservation only. For a walk up site you still hav... more
We camped the day starting May 15, the day it opened. No one else here. #12 & 13 are across the road from the rest of the campground and there is quite a bit of traffic during the day on the gravel road.
COE is going to all recreation.gov for this campground this year meaning it is reservation only. For a walk up site you still have to pay through rec.gov and make a reservation. It's a little weird.
Nice free dump station in Hot Springs run by the city.
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Steve would stay here again
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“We got our 40ft fifth wheel! ”
Reviewed 6/21/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 40' |
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Beautiful and works for big camper just had to park the truck beside it.
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Our Spirit Led Life would stay here again
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“Beautiful ”
Reviewed 6/19/2018
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 26' |
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We recommend 13 if open. It’s right next to the lake and very private. We loved camping here as it was beautiful and we saw quite a bit of wildlife. Very quite and dark at night.
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No Reservations would stay here again
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“Great View ”
noted 6/1/2023
We ended up not staying as it is a Reservation Only place. You reserve through recreation.gov
It is also $18.00 a night
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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