Cottonwood Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 11.8 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 62.2 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.5487, -120.3197
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cottonwood Creek Campground free?
No. Cottonwood Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cottonwood Creek Campground?
From Sierraville: Drive 4 1/2 miles south on Hwy 89. Campground is on Cottonwood Creek. From Truckee: Drive 20 miles north on Hwy 89. Campground is on Cottonwood Creek.
What are the rules at Cottonwood Creek Campground?
Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal files may no
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
