Oregon · Camping

Cottonwood Complex

May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Cottonwood Complex open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,130 ft
  • Lakeview Ranger DistrictFremont-Winema National Forest

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, ponderosa, and white fir offer shade and aspens turn sunny gold every autumn. Abundant deer and even black bear can be sighted strolling through the campground on occasion. It's essential to pack all food away in vehicles or hang it high. This campground features 22 campsite, six vault toilets, potable water, and a seasonal camp host. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Additionally, there are four walk-in, tent only sites and one 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, stocked with rainbow and Brook trout, offers excellent fishing. There are two, day-use areas and a boat launch on the lake. Only electric boat motors are allowed. Other recreation opportunities include hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and exploring.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Cottonwood Complex

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 29°

      13 wet

    5. May

      66° / 37°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 49°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 45°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 38°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 30°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 25°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 20°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bly 4 Se, OR, 5.4 mi away at 4,560 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.