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Cottonwood Site

Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road, Silt, Colorado, United States

Cottonwood Site
Cottonwood Site
Cottonwood Site

Featured amenities

Picnic Table
Restrooms
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About Cottonwood Site

Cottonwood Island is located on the Colorado River and has a boat ramp and picnic site. Construction to improve site includes new vault toilet and loop road for boat ramp will be completed June 2018. Camping is allowed on the island but not at the parking area, picnic sites or the boat ramp. For more Information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp
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Location Cottonwood Site

Address:
Colorado River Valley Field Office, 2300 River Frontage Road
Silt, CO, 81652
United States

Highway access

Cottonwood Site is accessible via US Highway 6, approximately 6 miles to the north. Interstate 70 is about 12 miles to the south, providing further connectivity.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.7126 / -107.045

Elevation: 1903 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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