USFS · Campground · Free
Yes. Cottonwood is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
The campground is located 20 miles north of Glenwood on US Highway 180 on the west side of the highway.
A 14-day stay limit applies. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free. Campground is first-come, first-served. Stay is limited to 14-days.
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