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Cottonwood Springs Lake

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Directions and Factoids
Directions: 5 miles west of Hot Springs just off U.S. Highway 18.

Factoid: Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs on U.S. Highway 18 and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This recreation area offers primitive camping only (no hookups), hiking, fishing (only electric motors), and picnicking.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Cottonwood Springs Lake, SD								A G GS	X
Reserve Cottonwood Springs Lake, SD
Cottonwood Springs South   $
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected