Cottonwood Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Year round access, May 1- October 1 with services
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 42.6387, -110.8183
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Cottonwood Lake Campground is located next to Cottonwood Lake in the Salt River Mountains at an elevation of 7,000 feet, approximately 13 miles southeast of Afton, Wyoming. North Fork Creek runs near this site where pines and aspens offer partial shade. The lake offers great boating for smaller craft (there is no ramp available) and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATVs begin within the site. This campground offers 18 campsites total. On the west loop, 6 sites have hitching rails for horses, and three small pipe-rail horse corrals are provided. Water must be carried to corrals. On the east loop, ATVs are allowed because a trail allowing motorized use takes off from the back of the loop, and 3 walk-in sites are also available for tent campers. Except for site 13, these sites are all single-family campsites which are available on a first come, first served basis. Site 13 is a reservable group tenting site--see recreation.gov. Potable water is available in the east loop, as well as vault toilets.
From the USFS.
Is Cottonwood Lake Campground free?
No. Cottonwood Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Cottonwood Lake Campground?
From the Town of Afton, Wyoming, head south on United States Highway 89 for approximately 8.3 miles, then make left turn on Cottonwood Creek Road/County Road 153. Shortly after the Cottonwood Creek Road enters the Bridger-Teton National Forest and turns into Forest Service Road 10208 (FS-10208). Follow FS-10308 for about 6 miles, where you will see signage and access to Cottonwood Lake Campground on the left. Approximate travel details from the Town of Afton: 14 miles, 21 minutes.
Nearby
- COTTONWOOD GROUP PICNIC SITE0.1 mi
- COTTONWOOD GROUP CAMPSITE0.2 mi
- Swift Creek Campground7.5 mi
- CAZIER CABIN8.1 mi
- LA BARGE GUARD STATION10.2 mi
- ALLRED FLATS GROUP PICNIC SITE12.7 mi
- Allred Flat Campground12.9 mi
- Middle Piney Lake Picnic Site13.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
