Cottonwood Campground

Open

The campground is open seasonally when the Nebo Loop road is accessible. There is no gate at the campground itself. The Nebo Loop is a seasonal road that closes in winter due to snow. As of mid-May, the lower elevations of the Nebo Loop near Nephi are typically accessible, though higher sections may still have snow closures.

Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

3:44 PM — October 11th, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Wasatch Back, Wasatch Mountains I-80 North, Wasatch Mountains South of I-80, Western Uinta Basin and Western Uinta Mountains. This includes recent burn scars such as Rocky Canyon. * WHEN...From midnight MDT tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will move into northern Utah this weekend producing a prolonged rainfall event. In particular, moisture interacting with a frontal boundary across far northern Utah may yield locally heavier rainfall totals compared to other locations. As a result, areal flooding is expected across northern Utah this weekend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Cottonwood Campground offers a peaceful, primitive camping experience along the southern end of the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The campground sits at approximately 7,000 feet elevation in a shaded grove of cottonwood and maple trees, with a stream running alongside. Around 20 gravel sites are spread across two loops connected by gravel roads and spurs. This is a basic, low-cost camping option with vault toilets and picnic tables but no drinking water, hookups, or developed amenities. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply. The fee structure allows for multi-day stays: $10 for three days or $20 for seven days, with a maximum 7-day stay limit. Interagency Recreation Passes are honored. The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway is a seasonal road typically closed in winter due to snow. The campground provides access to the Mount Nebo Wilderness and surrounding trails, with Nephi just 8 miles away for supplies.

Directions

From Nephi, head east on UT-132 toward the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway. Continue approximately 8 miles on the Nebo Loop. The campground is on gravel roads accessed from the byway.

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 $10 - $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (801) 798-3571

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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