Cottonwood Campground
Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Write a Review 7425 US-281 Doniphan, NE 68832 308-385-6211 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.8257, -98.3719
Overview of Cottonwood Campground
Last Price Paid: $36
Reported by Steve cook on 7/1/2024
Longest RV Reported: 32 feet (Class C)
Reported by Don&Renee on 8/25/2024
Number of Sites 35
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,870 ft / 569 m
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Cottonwood Campground 14 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 8/25/2024
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Last reported 11/17/2021
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Last reported 8/3/2021
“Spacious Sites, Shade Available, Several Pull-throughs”
Reviewed 8/25/2024
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 16 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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Stayed 3 nights to attend Nebraska’s State Fair. Nice shady site for our 30’ Class C. Cottonwood Campground not great for big rigs but Cedar Campground, newer area, should work. Cottonwood had several pull-off sites that would be handy for overnights. Cedar has a few pull-through sites. Cottonwood bathhouse showers were clean Friday ... more
Stayed 3 nights to attend Nebraska’s State Fair. Nice shady site for our 30’ Class C. Cottonwood Campground not great for big rigs but Cedar Campground, newer area, should work.
Cottonwood had several pull-off sites that would be handy for overnights. Cedar has a few pull-through sites.
Cottonwood bathhouse showers were clean Friday night, but Saturday night lots of sand and mud. Building and fixtures are old but serviceable. Free showers with no temp adjustment but warm.
Also a laundry room we didn’t use but looked like newer equipment, two sets of washers & dryers.
Good access to fresh water with hydrants scattered around.
Overall a decent place for a few nights. Good place for an overnight if you’re passing through.
It is a Nebraska state facility so a daily or annual Nebraska park entry permit is required. Can be purchased at the campground entrance.
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Don&Renee would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“On The Way To Durango ”
Reviewed 7/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | $36 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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It’s next to I80 so the slight noise it to be expected; I didn’t notice it the one Sunday night I stayed. The staff at the entrance was friendly and helpful. My site was not deep but level, shaded and well spaced apart. The bathrooms could use a good cleaning and a facelift, but I’ve seen much worse. The park was well maintained and th... more
It’s next to I80 so the slight noise it to be expected; I didn’t notice it the one Sunday night I stayed. The staff at the entrance was friendly and helpful. My site was not deep but level, shaded and well spaced apart. The bathrooms could use a good cleaning and a facelift, but I’ve seen much worse. The park was well maintained and the location for my purposes is excellent. I would certainly stay here again.
Steve cook would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“On My Way To Durango”
Reviewed 7/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | $36 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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Next to I80 so the slight noise is to be expected; I didn’t really notice it the one Sunday night I stayed. Staff was very friendly and helpful at the entrance. The park was well maintained. My site was not deep but level, shaded and well spaced apart. I give this place high marks except the bathrooms could use a facelift and a good cl... more
Next to I80 so the slight noise is to be expected; I didn’t really notice it the one Sunday night I stayed. Staff was very friendly and helpful at the entrance. The park was well maintained. My site was not deep but level, shaded and well spaced apart. I give this place high marks except the bathrooms could use a facelift and a good cleaning, but I’ve seen much worse. The location off I80 for my needs is perfect and I would certainly stay here again.
Steve cook would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Good Overnight Stop”
Reviewed 5/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We only stopped overnight and got there after dark. The campground was easy to find since it was right off I-80 but the site was very difficult to locate. We circled the campground numerous times because the signs are not easy to follow and it was pouring rain. The site wasn’t level and our truck didn’t fit in the site but since we ... more
We only stopped overnight and got there after dark. The campground was easy to find since it was right off I-80 but the site was very difficult to locate. We circled the campground numerous times because the signs are not easy to follow and it was pouring rain. The site wasn’t level and our truck didn’t fit in the site but since we were only going to be there a few hours, we didn’t unhook and stuck out in the road a bit. It looked like a nice park and we would stay again.
A Life After Trauma would stay here again
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“Convenient location but that’s it”
Reviewed 4/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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Camped here one night on our way to CO. Late April 2022. This is like a nice county or city park, with a couple manmade lakes within yards of I-80 and some very ordinary campsites at - with the entrance fee - are not cheap. As out of staters we paid $12 to enter + $15 for a wide open tent site with parking lot parking. This place is ok... more
Camped here one night on our way to CO. Late April 2022. This is like a nice county or city park, with a couple manmade lakes within yards of I-80 and some very ordinary campsites at - with the entrance fee - are not cheap. As out of staters we paid $12 to enter + $15 for a wide open tent site with parking lot parking. This place is ok as a stopover but I would never make it a destination.
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“Adequate but over priced for services available”
Reviewed 1/21/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Happy to find winter camping near I80 but the $5 winter discount was inadequate for the services offered. The bathrooms were closed but we were able to dump but water was shut off. Didn’t mind paying the camping fee, however we also had to pay a $12 park entry fee which is ridiculous for a park beside the highway in January. Even in... more
Happy to find winter camping near I80 but the $5 winter discount was inadequate for the services offered. The bathrooms were closed but we were able to dump but water was shut off. Didn’t mind paying the camping fee, however we also had to pay a $12 park entry fee which is ridiculous for a park beside the highway in January. Even in summer, that is highway robbery for what this park has to offer. Park is clean and sites reasonably spaced but the highway is very loud
Lovemytruckcamper would stay here again
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“Nice Stopover”
Reviewed 11/17/2021
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was a great stopover and a beautiful campground with walking and biking paths and a beautiful lake with a beach. Electric and water with a dump station and a good amount of privacy depending on where you book. We arrived and were able to pick our own site just across from the beach.
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Travels With Luna would stay here again
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“Nice for a quick stay”
Reviewed 8/3/2021
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 37 |
| RV Length: | 23' (Class B) |
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Nice stay when passing through. Limited shade at sites. Small and quiet state park near the interstate with a couple ponds. Saw a beaver in the large pond. Verizon did not work well but T-Mobile did. Bathrooms were ok - sites were well maintained. Would stay one or two nights again if passing through.
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aVANgers with Thor would stay here again
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“Excellent location off 80 for a quick stay ”
Reviewed 10/26/2020
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Spacious sites and the interstate noise didn't bother us but too cold to be outside much. Right off I80 was our objective. Winter rates at $20 plus $8 fee was way too much for a winter site with electricity but no water. Typical rate is $25+8. Still too much for this site
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“Nice Park But Road Noise”
Reviewed 10/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 27 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Class B) |
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Good facility at a decent price, $25 for electric plus $8 non-resident entrance fee. Lots of road noise from I-80, not a problem when inside the RV but really took away from the outdoor experience.
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Rocky Victoria would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- dump station
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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