Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
May - Oct
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Varies
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
May - Oct
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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41.4308, -121.0626
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Learn more about alerts →Dispersed camping purists with a high-clearance rig, a downloaded offline map, and zero need for toilets or water. Summer is the only reliable window, nights drop to the low 40s, and the meadow-edge sites mean dark skies with no competition for space.
At least one reviewer drove 30 minutes of unmaintained gravel and gave up without finding a single site. No signage, no water, no toilets, and potentially no campground visible from the road, anyone without serious off-road confidence and backup navigation should plan somewhere e
Reference information about Cottonwood Flat Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Just a handful of sites await the curious camper willing to travel off the beaten path to visit this remote campground adjacent to a meadow.</p>
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Summer brings the most reliable access and comfortable conditions. Daytime highs run 70–85°F with cool nights dropping to 40–55°F. Afternoon thunderstorms roll through some days, and fire restrictions often take effect during peak fire season. The small size and remote location mean you'll find solitude even on summer weekends, though use ticks up slightly then. Snow and mud make access unreliable outside summer months.
Summer offers most reliable access, comfortable highs (70–85°F); thunderstorms and fire rules noted.
Restrooms are not available at this site. Potable water is not available at this site.
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