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About Cottonwood Creek
Number of accommodations: 40
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Roger T
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great camp host.
Andy C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
The weather was perfect, the campground was nearly empty, and the host was friendly and helpful.
Rusty O
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great site but unfortunately no bear boxes. Camp host was nice and kept all sites clean. Only downfall was the smell of the restrooms, they were clean but one of the worst smelling pit toilets.
Michael C
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Nice Sites. Host was nice. Not really water nearby.
Alan H
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Nice and shady campground with large sites. Pads are narrow, so much so that when stepping out of the trailer there is a steep decline you have to account for. Choose the back loop for the quietest experience, as you can barely hear the road noise. Trail to the lookout point leaves the campground is a strenuous uphill hike but a good one. Stayed in site #17.
gerald s
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
This is a beautiful campsite conveniently located off of highway 89 south of Sierraville. There is a nice hike you can take right from the campsite. In addition, there are other places to hike, paddle, mountain bike or bird within a short drive.
GWYNN W
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Be aware that the campsite lengths are not accurate in the website descriptions. The one that I reserved said it would fit up to a 25 foot trailer. Mine is 20 and though it fit, there was no way to park the car in the site as well, so I had to move. Camp hosts are not engaged or active in monitoring the campground.
Liz W
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
The both the nature trail and overlook trails are nice trails to hike. The campsites are far enough away from Highway 89 to not hear the road noise.
Theresa S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
The camp hosts keep sites clean, bathrooms well maintained and stocked
christine g
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Kurt was a phenomenal host! Spot 46 covered in fire ants and mosquitos. Area was very sandy but always nice to be outdoors.
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 6, 2026
