About Cottonwood Lake Group Campground
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located next to the scenic Cottonwood Lake near Salt River Pass in the lush forests of western Wyoming. 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. Reservations for this site can be made in advance at [recreation.gov](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/cottonwood-group-campsite/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75404).
- Fees: $35/night
- Season: May 25th
- Managed by: USFS - Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Where: 5 mi east of Smoot, WY · 42.64112, -110.81687
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Lake C.G. East | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Cottonwood Lake C.G. West | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Trail Fork | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.1 mi | 3.9 mi |
| North Fork Cottonwood | Horse | 0.3 mi | 4.9 mi |
| Slide Lake | Horse | 0.7 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Dry Creek Lake | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 3.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 21.3 mi
Propane: 9.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Cottonwood Group Picnic Site 0.2 mi
- Kodiak Mountain Resort RV Park U.S. 6.7 mi
- Swift Creek Campground 7.3 mi
- Campsite · 12 mi E of Smoot 7.5 mi
- Cazier Cabin 7.9 mi
- Cazier Guard Station 7.9 mi