Established Camping
Cottonwood Lake Campground
About
National Forest
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
The campground is situated on a gently sloping hillside surrounded by aspen trees, within walking distance to the lake. It is a popular campground for anglers and sites fill up quickly on weekends. If the campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along road 344 half-mile west of Cottonwood Lake.
Location
Cottonwood Lake Campground is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.782798 N
106.290197 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Beautiful but crowded
Really beautiful scenery. Love the lake with plenty of fishing and kayaking/boating. Camp sites are diverse and interesting and well kept. Most are smaller and very few accommodate a big rig. The lake is VERY popular so during the day especially it is very busy. Night time was quiet and great for looking at stars. Would recommend.
Cottonwood lake camp ground
Amazing hosts and well kept grounds. Able to be in an Aspen grove and walking distance to the lake
Beautiful mountain campground
A beautiful campground nestled in an aspen grove and evergreens. Cottonwood creek and Cottonwood lake are close by. The first come first serve sites are spacious and well laid out. There is a very nice day use picnic and fishing docks on the lake. Beautiful lake for SUP, kayaking, fishing or just passing time. Easy access to the lake and surrounding area. Added bonus if you head further down the road from the campground there is ample disbursed camping in the area if that works for you!
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