Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
BLM Cottonwood Campground
About
Situated among mature cottonwood trees along the Gunnison River, this campground has six campsites, including one ADA accessible site with an adjacent accessible fishing pier. Site amenities include a boat ramp (non-motorized watercraft only), shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. Camping is free with a 7 day/6 night maximum stay length. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please contact the Montrose Public Lands Center at 970-240-5300.
Fee Info
Camping is free with a 7 day/6 night maximum stay length
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
GuideAmazing Camping
Abundance of wildlife, amazing views of mountains, the Colorado river, and the sky, amazing hiking with a nearby natural hot spring.
Weather was amazing even on the last morning when it was dusted with snow it was still unbelievably gorgeous!
Keep it clean Colorado it’s an amazing place!
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LegendI love trough road!
So much wildlife out here on Trough Road. If you like rafting, this is the place to be. Upper Cottonwood has portable toilets and good shade. It can accommodate multiple groups. It is accessible to the water.
If you go to the hot spring, pack everything out. Do not ruin this spot for the locals.
Location
BLM Cottonwood Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
This campsite is located on river left at Colorado River mile 14.7. It is located about 1 mile above (north) the Radium Recreation Site
Coordinates
39.95973826 N
106.54028882 W