Cottonwood Group Campsite

AFTON, Wyoming

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    16 active alerts in Bridger-Teton National Forest; most severe: Camping Fees (Forest-wide)

    USFSPosted Jun 10, 1988 · checked 13 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 64°F / low 59°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for campground

    OpenWeather13 h ago

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About this campground

Overview Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming. Recreation The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, as well as a motorized route for trail vehicles Facilities 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. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features Peaceful North Fork Creek flows through the campground. Its banks and the surrounding canyon are forested by dense stands of pines and aspens, which offer excellent shade and privacy. Vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.

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Sites
2
Site types
Group, Tent, Rv
Reservable
Yes
Fire ringsPicnic tablesVault toilets
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Star Valley Ranch Resort

Camping business nearby (~24 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Greys River Cove

Camping business nearby (~38 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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