Cottonwood Campground

Cottonwood Campground is in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, 30 miles northwest of Lakeview.

Nearby Cottonwood Meadows Lake is popular for non-motorized boats such as kayaks and canoes as well as electric-motor boats. Gas engine boats are not permitted on the lake. Boats are held to a 5 MPH speed limit. Fishing is excellent for brook and rainbow trout. The lake includes two day-use areas as well as a boat launch ramp. Nearby hiking trails wind around the lake and connect to other scenic routes.

Cottonwood Campground features 22 campsites, 4 of which are walk-in, tent-only sites. A single horse campsite includes a corral, hitching post, feeders, and trailer turn-around. Other sites can accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers ups to 35 feet. Mature ponderosa pines and aspens provide plenty of shade. All campsites are first-come, first-served.

Shop Amazon for Camping Essentials

Cottonwood Crossing Campground Basics
Cottonwood Campground Location:	From Paisley drive south on County Road 2-08 and then right onto Forest Service (FS) Road 331. Continue as it becomes FS Road 3411. For details of the area, see the map below.
Elevation:	6,130 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Lakeview - 30 miles Klamath Falls - 80 miles
Number of Sites:	22
Open - Closed:	Mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting
Max. People per single site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per single site:	1 (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Lakeview Ranger District:	(541) 947-3334

Cottonwood Campground Reservations
No Reservations Available	First-come, first served
Maximum vehicle length:	35 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	No campsites designated as accessible.
Fees:	$6 per night
Check-in, check-out:	2:00 PM, 1:00 PM

Cottonwood Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, drinking water, one horse camp with corral
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Cottonwood Campground:	Explore the Cottonwood Meadows Recreation Area Trail System for equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers. Watch for wildlife in the area, including deer and bears. Kayak, fish, explore Cotton Meadows Lake. Fish along Cottonwood Creek. Explore the area on the Dead Horse Rim Trail and the Lakes Loop trail. Drive to Lakeview for a choice of several great restaurants. Drive north of Paisley and relax in the healing waters of Summer Lake Hot Springs. For bird watching, visit the Summer Lake State Wildlife Area. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

map of Campbell Lake and Dead Horse Lake, OR

Fremont-Winema National Forest
Attractions and Activities

Mountain bike on the Dead Horse Rim Trail or from the Lee Thomas Trailhead.
Off Highway 140 southeast of Bly stop by the Sprague River National Forest Picnic Area.
Head out horseback riding, hiking or mountain biking on the Cottonwood Creek Trail #127,
- Cottonwood Meadows Recreation Area Trail System Map.
Cast your fishing line into Dog Lake, Cottonwood Creek, Mud Creek, or Willow Creek.
OHV enthusiasts try Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, or Rogger Peak Loop Trail.
Spend a night at Drake Peak Lookout at the north end of the Warner Mountains.
Camp with your horses at Currier Springs Horse Camp, 1 hour west of Paisley. Access the Fremont National Recreation Trail.

Key Cottonwood Campground Regulations

Pack food away out of sight in vehicles or hang from trees out of reach of bears. Do not leave food unattended in campsite.
No motorized boats are permitted in the lake/
Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
Campfires may only be in developed fire pits.

Check for any park or campground updates: Fremont-Winema National Forest: Cottonwood Campground

Cottonwood Campground

Fremont-Winema National Forest

Cottonwood Campground

Fremont-Winema National Forest