Cottonwood Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available. 14-day stay limit.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Public Use Fire Restrictions prohibit open fires, including wood stoves and charcoal briquette fires, on Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland lands, except within designated developed campgrounds. Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.…
Wiley Flat Campground Closure
The Wiley Flat Campground is currently closed due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Wiley Flat fire of 2024. The closure includes all developed sites, roads, trails, and facilities within the campground boundary. View Map.
14 Day Stay Order
Camping or otherwise occupying a single location (including leaving camping equipment and/or related supplies) for a period longer than 14 consecutive calendar days is PROHIBITED on the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland.
Prescribed Fire information
Each year, prescribed burning is done in the spring and fall to improve forest health and protect communities. Visit our Prescribed Fire in Central Oregon page to learn more.
About
Cottonwood Campground is a very rustic, primitive camp located near Rock Creek and the route of the Historic Summit Trail in Oregon's Ochoco National Forest. The small campground offers seven campsites interspersed with aspen and surrounded by a mixed conifer forest, which provides welcome shade during summer months. This free, first-come, first-served campground is best suited for tent camping and small trailers, as site sizes and access roads limit larger RVs. Each site has a picnic table, and vault toilets are available. No potable water is provided, so campers must bring an adequate supply. There is no dump station on site. The campground provides a quiet base for exploring the surrounding forest, including the Historic Summit Trail. A 14-day stay limit applies to all Ochoco National Forest lands.
Directions
From Mitchell, Oregon: Travel east on Highway 26 for 13 miles to Forest Service Road 12, then go south on FS Road 12 for 14 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 200 and continue to Cottonwood Campground. From Paulina, Oregon: Travel east on County Road 112 for 3.5 miles, then north on Beaver Creek Road (County 113) for 8 miles to FS Road 42. Take FS Road 42 north for 8 miles to FS Road 12, then go north on FS Road 12 for 7 miles. Turn right onto FS Road 200 and continue to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 416-6500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Cottonwood Campground | |
| Ochoco NF Alerts & Notices |
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