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Review Summary
Cherene E
July 3, 2022
I reserved this site for a celebration of life for my mom. The site was not reserved for us, garbage cans were not available as promised. There was one in the bathroom and it was stuffed full. The bathroom had not been cleaned in quite a while. I expected a little more for having to pay $50 to use for a few hours.
Cherene E
July 3, 2022
I reserved this site for a celebration of life for my mom. The site was not reserved for us, garbage cans were not available as promised. There was one in the bathroom and it was stuffed full. The bathroom had not been cleaned in quite a while. I expected a little more for having to pay $50 to use for a few hours.
Cherene E
July 3, 2022
I reserved this site for a celebration of life for my mom. The site was not reserved for us, garbage cans were not available as promised. There was one in the bathroom and it was stuffed full. The bathroom had not been cleaned in quite a while. I expected a little more for having to pay $50 to use for a few hours.
Location Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
Address:
671 North Washington
Afton, WY, 83110
United States
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot and watch for signs for the Cottonwood Lake Campground.
The forest boundary is about a mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the west first loop of the campground, then go right at the 'Y' intersection toward lake. The group picnic area is on the left side of the road.
The campground is accessible from Highway 89, which is approximately 7 miles north from Afton, Wyoming.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.6383 / -110.816
Elevation: 2292 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The district office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on weekends and federal holidays.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Amenities
- This site does not have electricity available.
Safety & rules
- Trash cans are available, but you need to bring your own garbage bags.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are allowed only on designated trails and not in the west loop.
- A current Wyoming State OHV sticker is required for off-road vehicles.
Site types & loops
- This site is for day-use only; camping can be done at the nearby Cottonwood Lake Campground.
Accessibility
- Access to the Cottonwood Lake area is via a narrow gravel road.
General
- Learn more about Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood near your destination to prevent the spread of pests; do not move firewood from other locations.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
