Cottonwood Group Campsite
Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Wyoming Range Withdrawal Area Special Designated Area (Special Designated Area) · Restricted Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 25
- People per site
- 7,529 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming.Recreation
The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, as well as a motorized route for trail vehicles <50". The west loop of the campground includes horse corrals. The east side, where the group site is located, includes the motorized trail head, so trail vehicles are allowed passage.Facilities
This group campsite can accommodate up to 25 guests and is most appropriate for groups camping in tents. Two vehicles can be parked at the site (van-sized vehicles are the largest the site will accommodate) and six additional vehicles can be parked at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
Peaceful North Fork Creek flows through the campground. Its banks and the surrounding canyon are forested by dense stands of pines and aspens, which offer excellent shade and privacy. Vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.The facts
- Season: May 25th — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: COGC, Scan & Pay
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
2 campsites at Cottonwood Group Campsite
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | COGC | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| S&P Site Type 0 | Scan & Pay | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot. After a half-mile look for directional signs to Cottonwood Lake Campground.
The Forest boundary is about one mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the first loop of the campground, then turn left at the 'Y' intersection onto the east loop. The group site is at the far northern edge of this loop, just past the water pump.
The Forest boundary is about one mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the first loop of the campground, then turn left at the 'Y' intersection onto the east loop. The group site is at the far northern edge of this loop, just past the water pump.
42.64111, -110.81694 · 42°38'28.0"N 110°49'1.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cottonwood Group Campsite
- Can you reserve a site at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
- Yes, Cottonwood Group Campsite is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cottonwood Group Campsite have?
- 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Group Campsite.
- Are campfires allowed at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
- Campfires are allowed at Cottonwood Group Campsite. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Cottonwood Group Campsite also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cottonwood Group Campsite's operator.
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- Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas 0.1 mi · Facility
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- Cazier Guard Station 8 mi · Campground
- Greys River Ranger District 8.3 mi · Facility
- Smith Fork Area 9.3 mi · Facility
- LaBarge Guard Station 10.2 mi · Campground
- Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway 12.1 mi · Facility
- Middle Piney Lake Campground 13.1 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 307-886-5300
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-05.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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