Little Cottonwood Group
Campground · Wyoming · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Snake River Headwaters, Wyoming Wild and Scenic River (Recreational) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 20 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 5,767 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Little Cottonwood Group Campground is located in beautiful Snake River Canyon, just 30 miles southwest of Jackson, in western Wyoming. It sits at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and whitewater rafting on the adjacent Snake River.Recreation
Fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout is a popular activity on the Snake, as is whitewater rafting and kayaking. A boat ramp is nearby.Facilities
The campground offers one group campsite that can accommodate up to 40 people. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and food storage lockers. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. The parking area within the campground is dirt.Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine and aspen trees, which provide partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. The Snake River is below the campground, down the hillside.Nearby Attractions
The city of Jackson is about 25 miles north, offering restaurants, groceries, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities.Grand Teton National Park is approximately 40 miles north of the campground. It provides opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery.
The facts
- Season: 05/20/2024 – 09/08/2023 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 20 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: LITT, Scan & Pay
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
2 campsites at Little Cottonwood Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LITT | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| S&P Site Type 0 | Scan & Pay | Management | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Jackson, travel south on Highway 191/89/26 for about 13 miles, to Hoback Junction. Turn right on Highway 26/89 and continue along Snake River Canyon for 17 miles. The campground is on the south side of the road.
43.19139, -110.93556 · 43°11'29.0"N 110°56'8.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.9 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 Little Cottonwood Group
- Can you reserve a site at Little Cottonwood Group?
- Yes, Little Cottonwood Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Little Cottonwood Group have?
- 2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Little Cottonwood Group?
- 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Little Cottonwood Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Little Cottonwood Group.
- Are campfires allowed at Little Cottonwood Group?
- Campfires are allowed at Little Cottonwood Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Little Cottonwood Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Little Cottonwood Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $100/group size of 30, 1 site
Restrictions:
- Bear Food Storage and Sanitation Order No: 04-00-104
Camping near Little Cottonwood Group
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- Wolf Creek Campground 1.7 mi · Campground
- Greys River Corridor 3.9 mi · Facility
- East Table Boating Site 6.4 mi · Facility
- Blowout Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- Elbow Boating Site 7.6 mi · Facility
- McCoy Creek Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
- Cabin Creek Trailhead 8.5 mi · Facility
- Murphy Creek Campground 9.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 541-351-1182
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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