Established Camping
Little Cottonwood Campground
About
National Forest
Fishlake National Forest
Overview
The Little Cottonwood Campground is conveniently located off Utah's I-15, adjacent to the Beaver River just outside of the community of Beaver in the Fishlake National Forest. At 6,500 feet in elevation, this is a great place to enjoy the mountains where recreation opportunities include stream fishing, hiking, and hunting.
Recreation
Enjoy fishing in the Beaver River; an accessible fishing path is located within the campground. The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the campground. Be prepared to trailer ATVs to the nearby trailheads for access. Nearby Cottonwood Trail is a horse and foot trail that is accessed through the lower part of Cottonwood Campground. This rugged trail will lead southwest for about the first two miles and then takes a sharp turn to the east through Horse Flat.
Facilities
The campground has fourteen single-family campsites, two of which are accessible units available for reservation. All campsites are paved and have picnic tables and grills. An accessible restroom with flush toilets serves the campground. Potable water is available during the summer season. RVs up to 40 feet in length can be accommodated; no hook-ups are available.
Natural Features
Common vegetation includes cottonwood, aspen, pinion, juniper and ponderosa pine trees. A majority of campsites at Little Cottonwood are well-shaded. The Fishlake National Forest offers spectacular vistas and opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Elk, deer, black bear, moose, cougar and mountain goats are some of the large animals that call the forest home.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
A little slice of heaven
Friendly camp host, clean toilets and campground and an amazing stream running through the campground. I would rate a 5, but there is absolutely no cellular reception. But for some, that would be a plus!
Stream, Stars, Lovely Hosts
Hosts answered our many questions and offered help. Access to stream right across from our site. Potable water right at site. #12 offered privacy for the tent pad. Shaded picnic table. We visited other campgrounds and felt #12 at Little Cottonwood was the best.
Only downside were flies and nowhere to hang a hammock at #12
Small and Quite
We have a cabin at the top that we can't get too from October - July(ish) so we stay at Little Cottonwood when can't get to the top. We love staying here! The campground is small, only 14 sites but the best part is the creek that runs down the entire mountain and right through the campsite. The creek does move pretty fast so hold on to your little ones pretty tight, if they can stand how cold the water is! There is running water every other site, in ground fire pits, tent pads, and picnic bench in every site. Men and Women's bathroom facility that has always been keep very clean with real flushable toilets.
T-Mobile - No Service
AT&T - No Service
Verizon - Service for calls/text but not data.
Location
Little Cottonwood Campground is located in Utah
Directions
Travel east of Beaver approximately 6 miles on SR 153.
Coordinates
38.2569444 N
112.5433333 W