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As you may have guessed, this campground is located in an old gravel pit. When the excavation hit the water table and the pit was filled in with water the operations ceased and the site was abandoned. Now this campground is locally known as a swimming hole, and is also occasionally stocked with trout.
This campground has a large parking area associated with it, so it can accommodate several vehicles, thought there are only 3 established campsites. There is ample room to place tents, campers, recreational vehicles and other luxury camping items to make the already impacted areas comfortable to your standards. Please remember to bring all your portable amenities with you when you leave and please do not construct any new features at this developed site. Thank you.
The parking area at this campground can accommodate any sized RV or trailer, however there are no hook-ups of any kind available at this location.
From Paulina, Oregon: Travel on County Road 112 going east for 3.5 miles, then travel north on Beaver Creek Road (County 113) for 8 miles to Forest Service Road 42. Take Forest Service Road 42 north for another 8 miles to Forest Service Road 12, then go north on Forest Service Road 12 for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 4274 and then take the 080 spur until you run into Cottonwood Pit Campground.
I was there for a week, no fee, has restroom, and little lake stocked with rainbows
Been coming here with my family for years, and they have been coming here before I was even thought of.
For Elk Camp, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries- you think of it.
It's one of those places I wish everybody knew of, but it's one of those places I don't want to share with anyone.
Alot of space for pretty much anything. We had a group of people up there for week. Restroom is clean amd stocked. A free campground with lots to explore. Great for exploring and wildlife watching. A great place to get a good reset from life with very little cell service. Enjoy your stay. Quiet and peaceful.
