About Cottonwood Creek
Number of accommodations: 40
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (83)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Creek is a beautiful, well-maintained campground offering a peaceful retreat with clean facilities and a variety of nearby activities. Visitors appreciated the solitude, cleanliness, and natural beauty, making it ideal for camping and outdoor photography. However, some campsites were uneven or small, and there were occasional wasps, but overall, the positive experiences outweigh the negatives, with many guests planning to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Creek is a beautiful, well-maintained campground offering a peaceful retreat with clean facilities and a variety of nearby activities. Visitors appreciated the solitude, cleanliness, and natural beauty, making it ideal for camping and outdoor photography. However, some campsites were uneven or small, and there were occasional wasps, but overall, the positive experiences outweigh the negatives, with many guests planning to return.
Review Summary
Polykarpos P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
We liked this campground. Sites are well kept and the bathrooms were relatively clean. We really liked the hike to the Overlook, about 45 minutes ascent on the way up but you get rewarded with some amazing views.
Jeff B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Great campground
Roy L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
We had a great time at Cottonwood Campground. Bathrooms were clean and campground host Kurt was great, very helpful and informative.
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.
Theresa S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
The camp hosts keep sites clean, bathrooms well maintained and stocked
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael C
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Nice Sites. Host was nice. Not really water nearby.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.5494 / -120.316
Elevation: 1723 feet
Policies & Rules
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Bears frequent the area; all food should be kept in approved containers. |
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Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground. |
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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). |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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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. |
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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. |
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Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm. |
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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. |
