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Recreation Region: Lakeview Ranger District

Cottonwood Trailhead

Provides access toCottonwood Loop Trail #128, Cougar Peak Trail #125, and Cottonwood Creek Trail #127. The Cottonwood Trail System, is open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.

Amenities at the trailhead include corrals and a parking area with room for trailer turnaround. Dispersed camping is allowed.

The Cottonwood Trailhead is adjacent to the Cottonwood Campground.

General Information

06/15 - 09/15

Motorized use prohibited.

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.280234

Longitude: -120.64839

Directions

Cottonwood Trailhead is located 40 minutes northwest of Lakeview, OR.

From lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 140, toward Bly, Oregon. Follow Hwy 140, then turn right on Forest Service (FS) Road 3870. Continue on FS Road 3870 all the way to the end where the trailhead is located.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 9, 2025