Cottonwood Campground (Fremont-Winema National Forest)
The place
The Cottonwood Recreation Area, located 45 minutes northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, is one of the busiest campgrounds in the southeast zone of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Western white pine and white fir offer shade, and aspens turn gold every autumn. Abundant deer and even the occasional black bear can be sighted strolling through the campground. It is essential to pack all food away in vehicles, or hang it high. This campground features 18 campsites, 6 vault toilets, and potable water during the season. Each campground has a picnic table and campfire ring. Keep reading
Additionally, there are 4 walk-in, tent only sites and 1 horse camp site. The horse camp includes its own corral and water area, as well as a trailer turn-around. This high-elevation camp is generally free of snow mid-June through mid-October. Cottonwood Meadows Lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout, offering excellent fishing opportunity. There are 2 day-use areas and a boat launch on the north side of the lake. Only non-motorized and electric boat motors are allowed. Other recreation opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, and exploring. Recreation Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, horse-back trail riding, picnicking, mountain biking, and nature viewing. Facilities 3 vault toilets and 4 pit toilets scattered around the lake at different campsite locations, a boat ramp launch with parking area, recreational trailhead, and horse corrals. Natural Features Cottonwood Meadows Lake and surrounding Fremont-Winema National Forest. Nearby Attractions Close to Gearhart Wilderness Area and the greater Fishhole Lake Recreation Areas.
The sites · 19
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Campground | 01 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 02 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 03 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 04 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 05 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 06 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 07 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 08 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 09 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 10 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 13 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 14 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 15 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 16 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 17 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Cottonwood Campground | 18 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Extra Vehicle Fee | Extra Vehicle Fee | management | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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