Cottonwood Creek

COTTONWOOD CREEK
COTTONWOOD CREEK
COTTONWOOD CREEK
COTTONWOOD CREEK
COTTONWOOD CREEK

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

40 total sites

RV Sites

40 sites

About Cottonwood Creek

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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 40

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Sep
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Dec
Currently open - May 22 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

40 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 047, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 049, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (103)

What Guests Are Saying

Cottonwood Creek Campground offers a peaceful and well-maintained environment, with spacious campsites and friendly hosts, Patrick and Carrie, who prioritize campers' experiences. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, the availability of water, and nearby attractions like trails and the town of Sierraville for supplies. While some campers noted issues with water quality and campsite sizing, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a recommended destination for families and nature lovers.

Review Summary

4.2
103 reviews
5
59.2%
61
4
15.5%
16
3
15.5%
16
2
6.8%
7
1
2.9%
3

hitesh s

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 009, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5

Lovely Campground with super friendly hosts! We went with our 8mo baby as her firwst camping experience and aboslutley loved it!
Water situation is still declared as not potable, but we boiled it and used it and were fine - took home water supply for baby
Plenty dry pine cones and wood laying around for campfires, lot of space between sites and friendly hosts to check in
Oh and bonus is the short little walk/trail that starts right from the campground. temp. falls down quite a bit at night so be prepared for that

Cheryl F

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5

This is the 3rd year in a row that I have taken my students to Cottonwood Creek Campground. The campground is quiet, the sites are large and the hosts were such helpful and friendly people. Even the bathrooms were kept very clean. I look forward to coming back every year. Oh, and the Botanical Trail is worth a walk.

Michelle S

Verified

July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5

We were advised the water was not potable before arrival but they received clearance that water was now ok the weekend that we arrived. We found the campground incredibly quiet even though it was 4th of July weekend, and, the camp hosts are fantastic and were so helpful to us getting set up with some minor camping issues. We changed an August trip to this campsite instead of where we were going to stay -looking forward to returning!

Richard C

Verified

July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

4

Nice, quiet campsite. Unfortunately, water not potable during our stay. Good restaurant in Sierraville.

Henry F

Verified

July 8, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

2

Nice campground hosts. Quiet location. The lack of potable water was very inconvenient and not the first time during our stays over the years.

Shelby S

Verified

July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 046, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5

The camp hosts were amazing. The campground was so clean, they checked in and kept everything together. They really made our first trip out so good, and would be a top reason we return.

Angela K

Verified

July 13, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

4

Would be a 5 star except the trailer lengths listed when booking are not accurate but the hosts moved us to a site that was big enough to accommodate our trailer. I do not recommend bringing trailers over 25 - 30 feet long even if the booking page says it can accommodate them.

The campground was clean and well maintained, the hosts were friendly and eager to make everyone’s stay enjoyable. We went over the Fourth of July weekend and it was quiet and safe for our young children. Our kids had a blast and enjoyed the hike to a nearby waterfall recommended by the hosts. We took our puppy and she also enjoyed the evening strolls around the campground and even though there were several other dogs around we rarely heard barking. I highly recommend this site to families looking for a great place to disconnect from the daily grind. We did not have Verizon cell service and it was wonderful.

Dennis Y

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

3

The hosts kept insisting i use my suv as a bear box because this campground doesnt have bear boxes but has bears.

Romaliza P

Verified

July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

5

Beautiful Campground with World-Class Hosts!
​Cottonwood Creek is a clean, stunning campsite surrounded by enormous trees, complete with a wonderful trail following the creek.
​The highlight of our trip was definitely the camp hosts, Patrick and Carolyn. They knew all the best local spots for food and sightseeing, and their hospitality was unmatched. When I accidentally locked my keys in my car, they went way above and beyond to help us resolve it quickly so we could enjoy our trip. Patrick and Carolyn are truly the best! Highly recommended.

Gregory L

Verified

August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK

4

Host was great. Facilities were very will maintained. My only complaint was my site was at a fairly steep slope and made it difficult to walk around

Location Cottonwood Creek

Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States

Elevation: 1723 feet

Distance to downtown

4.8 mi drive to downtown Sierraville (about 8 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Bears frequent the area; all food should be kept in approved containers.
  • 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 fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Sierraville Ranger District (530) 994-3401 (voice), (530) 994-3521 (TDD).
  • Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $10/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
  • 6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance. 

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Last updated: September 10, 2026

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