Managed by the Bureau of Land Management within the Colorado River Valley Field Office, Cottonwood Site sits along the Colorado River corridor near Gypsum, Colorado. The campground is an established site on BLM land, with the river nearby providing a clear geographic anchor for the location. No pets are permitted, a firm policy worth confirming before arrival. Nearby alternatives along the same corridor include Lyons Gulch Campground & River Access and Colorado River Road BLM Dispersed near Dotsero, both within a short distance. Pack accordingly for a riverside stay, and verify current access conditions with the BLM Colorado River Valley Field Office before heading out.
Description
Cottonwood Island is located on the Colorado River and has a boat ramp and picnic site. Construction to improve site includes new vault toilet and loop road for boat ramp will be completed June 2018. Camping is allowed on the island but not at the parking area, picnic sites or the boat ramp. For more Information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.
Fee Info
No Fee
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCottonwood Site is located in Colorado near Gypsum
Directions
Take the Dotsero exit off I-70 (exit 133). Head north on the Colorado River Road for 5.9 miles to the Cottonwood Recreation Site, which is on the right.
Coordinates
39.7125672 N
107.04476397 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 30 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 40 min from Boulder, CO
- 3 hrs 15 min from Fort Collins, CO
