Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground

Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground in Wyoming . With 10 campsites (RV-friendly up to 30 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.

Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Aug-sep when the weather is most comfortable .

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🏕️ At a Glance

⛺ Sites: 10
🚙 Max RV: 30 feet ft
🏛️ Agency: Bureau of Land Management
🚻 Restrooms: Yes
💧 Water: No
🐕 Pets: No
🚿 Showers: No
🥾 Hiking: Available
🦅 Birding: 85/100 (Pacific Flyway)
⏱️ Stay Limit: 14 days
💲 Nightly Fee: $20-30
📅 Reservations: Required (Recreation.gov)
🌆 Best Seasons: Aug-sep
📍 GPS: 44.8692, -108.0717
🆔 Facility ID: 14640

💳 Booking & Fees

📅 Reservations: Required - Book on Recreation.gov →
💵 Nightly Fee: $20-30
📋 Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.

⏰ Stay Limit: 14 days
💡 Tip: Book early for peak season (Aug-sep). Sites can fill up months in advance.

🌤️ Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.

🌞 Aug-sep

🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep

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Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground located in Wyoming, offering 10 camping sites.

Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground

A Rural campground in Wyoming

📍
Location
, Wyoming
💰
Fees
$20-30

Stay Limit
14 days
🚌
Max RV Length
30 feet
🐾
Pets
No
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Cell Coverage
Verizon: Fair
AT&T: Fair
T-Mobile: Poor

Overview

The Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground Features an Interpretive Kiosk, Five Campsites with Fire Rings, Picnic Tables Toilet Facility, Four Horse Corrals, a Horse Watering Trough and Food Storage Boxes.Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Site Details

Campsite Information

  • Total Sites: 10
  • Hookup Types: Electric
  • Max RV Length: 30 feet

Amenities

  • 🚻 Restrooms: Available
  • 🚿 Showers: No
  • 🗑️ Dump Station: No
  • 💧 Potable Water: No
  • 🛝 Playground: No
  • 🧺 Laundry: False
  • 📶 WiFi: False
  • 🏊 Swimming: No
  • 🎣 Fishing: No
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available

Map & Location

Address & Coordinates

Address: Cottonwood Canyon Road

City: , Wyoming 82431.0

Coordinates: 44.86916572, -108.0717211

Area Type: Rural

Phone: 1-202-208-3801

Activities & Attractions

Popular Activities: Picnic|water|fire-ring|trail

Available Activities:

  • 🎣 Fishing: No
  • 🛥️ Boating: No
  • 🥾 Hiking: Available
  • 🏊 Swimming: No

Regulations & Permits

🔥 Stay Limits & Fees

Maximum Stay: 14 days

Nightly Fee: $20-30

Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)

📋 Reservations

Reservations: Yes

Book on Recreation.gov

🌤️ Weather & Climate

82.5°F
Summer High
9.6°F
Winter Low
6.34″
Annual Precip
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Aug-sep
Best Visit Time

📱 Connectivity

Verizon

Fair Signal

LTE

AT&T

Fair Signal

LTE

T-Mobile

Poor Signal

4G

📺 Television Reception

Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS

Signal Quality: Fair

Total Stations: 6 stations

Nearest Market: Cheyenne/DENVER

Notes: Signals FROM Cheyenne/DENVER MARKET

📻 Radio Reception

Total Stations: 10 stations (3 AM, 7 FM)

AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Fair

Major Formats: Country, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK

Local News: KTWO 1030 Am

Market: Cheyenne/CASPER

Notes: 3 AM, 7 FM Stations from Cheyenne/Casper

🔌 EV Charging

⚡ Shell WY Tesla Chargers – Tesla Destination

Distance: 27.1 miles away

Address: 219 Main St, Shell, WY

Network: tesla-destination

Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • Tesla

Essential Information

Park System Information

Park Classification & Structure

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System Statistics

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System IDs & References

  • Parent Organization ID: 126.0
  • Parent Recreation Area ID: 70901
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URL Slugs & Navigation

  • State Slug: wyoming
  • Agency Slug: bureau-of-land-management
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Additional Park Information

Data Reference Notes

Managing Agency Slug: bureau-of-land-management

14640 Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground