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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.
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.
We had a great time kids loved swimming boating paddle boarding. It was quiet except for the first night when someone didn't turn off their generator but other then that it was great. We always have a great time down there.
Perfect time up there... was hot and some mosquitos, but the time was great... lots of fish and places where to fish from the docks or with boat, will be back again
Great fishing Memorial Day Weekend. Didn't see the camphost until the day before we left.
Only used the bathroom but looked nice. I'm sure it's nicer in the summer.
Wonderful camping spot! Fishing from the bank wasn't good though. Will definitely come again though!
