U.S. Forest Service · Inyo National Forest · CA

Cottonwood Pass Walk in Campground

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First-comeAccess

The place

Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area this trailhead campground has 18 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike into Golden Trout Wilderness via the Cottonwood Pass trail. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent pads, tables, fire grates, potable water, and toilet facilities. One night stay limit. Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

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No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

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Fees

$22.00 per night during the summer season.

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Your representative

This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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