Oregon · Camping

Cottonwood Pit

Is Cottonwood Pit open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Cottonwood Pit, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

  • At 5,630 ft
  • Paulina Ranger DistrictOchoco National Forest

Cottonwood Pit is a Forest Service campground in the Paulina Ranger District of Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. It sits within the national forest's boundaries, and the Forest Service manages the land. The site has vault toilets, and no fees are required to use it. That makes it a simple, low-cost base for an overnight stay in the district. Cottonwood campground is about 1.6 miles away, and Big Spring Campground is about 6.5 miles off. For hiking, Ochoco Mountain is about 4.5 miles away and Mascall Corral is about 4.9 miles away.