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About Cottonwood Creek
Number of accommodations: 40
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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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.
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
Matthew S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
One of the worst campsites I've ever been at. Bathrooms were so disgusting, sites are jammed together host is rude. There is nothing good about this campground not even a decent river close by to enjoy.
By far one of the worst campsites we've ever had the displeasure of staying at.
Brian A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great little campground if you are comfortable with the basics i.e. vault toilets. Some camp sites are a little tight and you can be stacked on your neighbor, but it's a good thing of you have a large group and want to share. Campground hosts were great and friendly and you get plenty of wood for your money.
Both of the trails are nice and fairly well maintained, although do not expect easy access to water.
Craig R
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Nice area but no privacy between campers sat and watched everyone around us watch us
Caroline M
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great Camp Host and nice sites.
Donna C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
One of our favorite campgrounds but no campground hosts this time around. We really missed the attention and pride Rick and Nancy put into the keeping the grounds.
Robert M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Not a bad location. Facilities were good.
James D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Pleasant campground. Sites are a bit tightly nestled together, but we were there during a smoky weekend and many sites were vacant, so it was super quiet and wonderful. YMMV. Some sites are farther away from the road than others and quieter.
Warren L
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great campground hosts and fellow campers.
Carlos G
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Lindsay and her husband were great camp hosts. We enjoyed the campground and the two nearby hikes at the trail head near the overflow parking.
We recommend the park service evaluate not listing camp site #39 as one for an RV/travel trailer. The pad is too small and this camp site would be best suited for tent camping only. Even if you bring a small travel trailer or tent trailer, there is no where to park your tow vehicle. Unfortunately some of the best camp sites at Cottonwood Creek for RVs can not be reserved as they are not reservable, and are designated first come first serve. We recommend the park service consider including these camp sites on the list of sates that can be reserved in advance.
Cindy S
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Nice easy to get to campground. Camp host was very friendly. There’s a couple of nice trails to take and it’s within driving distance of other nearby hiking areas.
Location Cottonwood Creek
Address:
Sierraville Ranger District
Sierraville, CA, 96126
United States
From Truckee, travel north on Highway 80 to Highway 89 approximately 20 miles to the campground. From Sierraville, travel approximately 5 miles south on Hwy 89, the campground will be on the left side of the highway.
Elevation: 1723 feet
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
