Established Camping

Cottonwood Lake Campground

15 Reviews

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.

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol

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Nick D.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

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.

Site3

Month of VisitAugust

Emma

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 6, 2022

Cottonwood lake camp ground

Amazing hosts and well kept grounds. Able to be in an Aspen grove and walking distance to the lake

Sitecamp 2

Month of VisitJuly

Ronda C.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2021

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!

Site14

Month of VisitSeptember