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Cottonwood Springs Campground

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Cottonwood Springs Campground is located in Plumas National Forest near Beckwourth, CA. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperature variations, with highs reaching around 85°F in summer and lows dropping to 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Lake Davis and the scenic trails of the forest.

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Location

Cottonwood Springs Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Reno, Nevada, travel north on Highway 395, then merge onto Highway 70 west and travel 5 miles to Chilcoot. Turn north on Highway 284 and continue for 8 miles to the Frenchman Lake Reservoir, then turn left before crossing the dam and travel 2.5 miles to the Cottonwood Campground.

Coordinates

39.8847222 N
120.2366667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2019

Relaxing and quiet

Had a great camping trip! Sites are spread out enough that you aren’t on top of each other. Lots of trees for shade and areas for the kids to play around. Just a short drive to the boat launch too!

  • Review photo of Cottonwood Springs Campground by Stephen S., June 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Cottonwood Springs Campground by Stephen S., June 25, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Cottonwood Springs Campground?

Camping at Cottonwood Springs Campground can cost between $33.97 and $140.00 depending on the site.

What is the max vehicle length at Cottonwood Springs Campground?

Cottonwood Springs Campground allows vehicles up to 67 feet.

Is there cell phone reception at Cottonwood Springs Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cottonwood Springs Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Cottonwood Springs Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Cottonwood Springs Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Cottonwood Springs Campground?

There are 26 campsites at Cottonwood Springs Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts