Cottonwood Creek
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Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail and Overlook Trail are both short, foot trails that begin in the campground. The surrounding area offers additional trails and fishing opportunities. Keep reading
Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Natural Features The campground sits along Cottonwood Creek, in a stand of Jeffrey pine, and red and white fir trees. The forest provides shade and privacy between sites, but noise from the highway can be heard within the campground. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information. Nearby Attractions Lake Tahoe is located about 40 minutes from the campground. Scenic Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities. Sardine Lakes, within the beautiful Lakes Basin, is a 35-minute drive northwest of the campground, via the Golden Chain/Highway 49. Stampede Reservoir is a 45-minute drive southeast.
The sites · 48
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 001 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 002 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 004 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 005 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 007 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 008 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 009 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 010 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 011 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 013 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 014 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 015 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 016 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 017 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 018 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 019 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 020 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 021 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 022 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 023 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 024 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 025 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 026 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 027 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 028 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 029 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 030 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 031 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 032 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 033 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 034 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 035 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 036 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 037 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 038 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 039 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 040 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 041 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 042 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 043 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 044 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 045 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 046 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 047 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 048 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| COTTONWOOD CREEK | 049 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — |
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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