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Cottonwood Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
18[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Sites with electric
0[3]

Cottonwood Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon[4]. Recreation.gov lists 18 campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 18 overnight campsites here, all standard nonelectric[1]. All 18 are drive-in sites[5]. The listing shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[3]. The Recreation.gov description says the area sits northwest of Lakeview, with pine and fir shade and a lake nearby[6]. It also says the camp is generally free of snow from mid-June through mid-October[6]. Campfires are listed as allowed at all 18 campsites with this detail, though fire restrictions can apply at any time[7].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 18
Site types[1] 18 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[3] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Pets[8] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[7] Allowed at all listed sites

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Cottonwood Campground cost?
Recreation.gov lists $6 per night for a single unit and $2 per night for an extra vehicle[9]. Fees can change, so check the Recreation.gov page before you go[2].
Can I reserve a site at Cottonwood Campground?
Recreation.gov says the campground can be reserved there[2].
Are dogs allowed at Cottonwood Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 18 campsites with this detail listed[8].
Does Cottonwood Campground have hookups?
Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 18 campsites[3].
Are campfires allowed at Cottonwood Campground?
Campfires are listed as allowed at all 18 campsites with this detail listed, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 18 overnight campsites at Cottonwood Campground: 18 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Cottonwood Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Hookups at Cottonwood Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 18 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Cottonwood Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Site access types at Cottonwood Campground: Drive-In 18 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Cottonwood Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cottonwood Campground: yes at all 18 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Cottonwood Campground: yes at all 18 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle. Payments can be made with cash or check (make checks out to USDA Forest Service) and deposited in the fee tube using provided envelope, or scan the QR code to... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.