Established Camping
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground near Mountain Home, Idaho, is surrounded by flat terrain with scattered trees. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Bruneau Dunes State Park and the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Description
Overview: A stay at Cottonwood Campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered around the Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock Reservoir. The tiny campground hosts 3 campsites. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Checking with the Mountain Ranger District (208-587-7961) on road conditions before heading out is recommended. Natural Features: The campground is situated just north of the reservoir along Cottonwood Creek. There is at a switchback of Forest Service (FS) roads 268 and 377. It is located less than a mile along FS road 377. Wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. Recreation: Cottonwood Trail begins nearby, leading to Bald Mountain. Check the Idaho City Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trails in the area that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. Arrowrock Reservoir is a premier fishing destination in southwest Idaho. It offers excellent trout fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. There are also good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season. The Middle Fork Boise River is just north of the campground and also offers great fishing.
Location
Cottonwood Campground is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, travel north along State Highway 21 and turn right at the Forest Service (FS) road 268 junction that goes to Arrowrock Reservoir. Travel along FS road 268 east past the Arrowrock Dam approximately 16 miles to the Cottonwood Campground. Turn left on the switchback that junctions with FS road 377. Reminder, use caution when traveling FS road 268, it road can be quite hazardous in narrow and rough sections.
Coordinates
43.63176279 N
115.82505036 W
Detours Nearby
Edna Creek Campground
1 hr 40 min away
Saddle up Ranch
2 hrs 42 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 15 min from Boise
- 3 hrs 49 min from Twin Falls
- 5 hrs 8 min from Pocatello
- 5 hrs 42 min from Idaho Falls
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
