About Cottonwood Creek
Number of accommodations: 40
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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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
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
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.
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.
Jim C
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
My family was the first family to camp at Cottonwood over 55 years ago. It’s pretty much the same as it was then nice and quiet.
Isaac O
VerifiedJuly 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Arrived to find that our 24 foot travel trailer could NOT be backed into the space. The website states 25 feet. However, the very narrow road lined with barriers does not allow space for a tow vehicle to maneuver. I tried several times. There's just not enough space allowed to back a 24 ft trailer into the space which is also barriered by large boulders at the front.
We ended up having to eat the reservation cost (68 bucks)... and go off trailer in tow looking for an available spot somewhere else.
Matthew G
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Very nice setting. Roomy campsites. Nice hosts. No craziness at night. Awesome experience.
Donyale A
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Safe campsite. Restroom looked clean. Sites are close together which I liked if you travel single no worries. Nice shady coverage. I enjoyed a peaceful time just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful trees.
Lyudmila T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
We were expecting much cooler temperatures in that high of the altitude, but it was hot, around 95 during the day. Very dry camp sites with ton of dust around the picnic tables and common areas of the site. Nothing to do around in the close proximity other than a drive to Tahoe or Truckee
David S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
Bathrooms extremely dirty, camp host had a lack of communication didn't tell us about moving the campsites around, and we had reservations for our families to be together but he separated all of us.
Liz W
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: COTTONWOOD CREEK
The campground was more crowded than it has been in past years. I had a family next to me who came fairly close to the boundary of my site. Fortunately they became quiet during the quiet hours.
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. |
