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Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming. Recreation The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, as well as a motorized route for trail vehicles <50". The west loop of the campground includes horse corrals. The east side, where the group site is located, includes the motorized trail head, so trail vehicles are allowed passage. Facilities This group campsite can accommodate up to 25 guests and is most appropriate for groups camping in tents. Two vehicles can be parked at the site (van-sized vehicles are the largest the site will accommodate) and six additional vehicles can be parked at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features Peaceful North Fork Creek flows through the campground. Its banks and the surrounding canyon are forested by dense stands of pines and aspens, which offer excellent shade and privacy. Vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant. ADA Access: N
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot. After a half-mile look for directional signs to Cottonwood Lake Campground.
The Forest boundary is about one mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the first loop of the campground, then turn left at the 'Y' intersection onto the east loop. The group site is at the far northern edge of this loop, just past the water pump.
The place around the lake was amazing and very beautyful!
Allthough; the road up to the camping was very bumpy and took us quite a time by car. Sometimes I was a little bit scared to get stucked or so. We came in the evening. It was in late june. We where alone in the camping. I thought that the camping was a little bit dark behind the trees.
We stayed there last year and again this year, the restrooms were clean and maintained. It was nice and quiet at night other campers were extremely courteous, at 10:00 it was quiet time and beautiful, absolutely beautiful
This was a beautiful peaceful spot. Not too many bugs and fun for younger kids and older ones alike to climb on the rocks. The serene waters are perfect for boating, but the water is too cold for swimming. Next time we'll bring a boat with us.
Beautiful area. But this place has been attacked by humans. The trees around the campfire in our spot have been hacked for firewood. Bathrooms are so gross and there were just way to many people during the day. A huge family came and the kids were out of control. They threw rocks at us. We decided to leave the next day... it would have been much better if there werent so many people.
