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Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground is a relatively remote campground offering a nice relaxing campground that is ideal for the minimalistic or rustic adventurer. If you want to disconnect from the chaos and reconnect with nature, there is no cell service at this site so it is an excellent choice with 10 camping units, a maximum recommended trailer length of 28', and ADA vault toilet. There are no garbage services at this site, so please pack it in, pack it out!
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open annually from late May to late November, weather dependent. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Toilets |
| Fees: | There is no fee ($0.00) for this campground. |
| Open Season: | Late May |
| Restrictions: | Forest-wide stay limit: Camping in an area, campsite, or developed campground is limited to 16 accumulated days within any 30 day period. The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has a mandatory forest-wide Food Storage Order. Food Storage Requirements 2014 Food Storage Order |
| Closest Towns: | Sheridan, MT Alder, Montana |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Yes |
| Information Center: | Madison Ranger District Phone: (406) 682-4253 |
General Information
Directions:From Sheridan travel South on Highway 287 for about 8 miles. When you reach Alder, take Ruby Reservoir Road south for approximately 36 miles. Follow the signs to the campground.
General Notes:
- Overflow parking is available to the north and to the east of the campground.
- Bear resistant meat pole is available for use east, across the road, of the campground.
- There is no cell phone coverage in the area.
- There is no drinking water available.
- There is no garbage service at this campground. Pack out what you pack in.
Activities
Campground Camping
There are ten sites available on a first come, first served basis.
General Info:
General NotesThere is no garbage service at this campground. Pack out what you pack in.
| No. of Sites | There are 10 sites available. |
| Reservation Info | Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Fees: | There is no fee for this area. |
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RV Camping
Maximum trailer and RV length 28 feet.
| Size Restrictions | 28 feet maximum trailer length |
River and Stream Fishing
There are some nice streams in the area.
| Permit: | Please check with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing and permit information. |
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Big Game Hunting
Hunters often use this campground as a base camp.
| Permit: | Please check with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for licensing, open season and permit information. |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | Up to 28 feet |
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| Tent camping: | 10 sites |
| Toilets: | Vault (No showers) Accessible |