Cottonwood Creek Campground

Area Status: Closed

Camp host site with 5th wheel in campsite

The campground sits along Cottonwood Creek, in a stand of Jeffrey pine and red and white fir trees. The forest provides shade and privacy between sites, but noise from the highway can be heard within the campground. Cottonwood Creek Campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and trash collection is provided.

At a Glance

Reservations:	Reservations available online at www.recreation.gov up to six months in advance.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water
Fees:	$20.00 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Open Season:	May 24 - October 14
Usage:	Heavy
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	No day use parking. Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal files may not be allowed. Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers.
Closest Towns:	Sierraville is 4 1/2 miles north on Hwy 89 and the closest source of supplies.
Water:	Potable Water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Passes:	Federal Recreational Lands Passes are honored on all applicable fees.
Operated By:	USFS

General Information

Directions:

From Sierraville: Travel approximately five miles south on Highway 89, the campground will be on the left side of the highway.

From Truckee: Travel north on Interstate 80 to Highway 89 approximately 20 miles.

Parking:

Yes

General Notes:

You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

No. of Sites	48 single site(s)
Reservation Info	This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71657&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites	None

RV Camping

Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:

River and Stream Fishing

Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:

A small number of rainbow trout inhabit limited reaches of this creek. There is a low seasonal flow of water by late summer. Anglers that follow the fisherman's trail may find some nice spots to try their luck off the beaten path.

Day Hiking

Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:

The Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail is a 1/2 mile trail that identifies common trees and plants identified using a brochure and the numbered trail markers. This is an easy, family friendly trail that everyone can enjoy. Additional brochures for this trail are available from the Sierraville Ranger District.