Cottonwood Campground
The campground operates seasonally from late May through late September, closing when snow accumulates. As of early May, the campground is likely still closed for the season. No reservations are accepted; all sites are first-come first-served.
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.
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…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
About
Cottonwood Campground is a small, primitive campground nestled along Cottonwood Creek in Idaho's Boise National Forest. With only three first-come first-served campsites, it offers a quiet, secluded experience for those seeking to escape the crowds. The campground is free to use and provides basic amenities including a vault toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. The Middle Fork Boise River lies just north and offers quality fishing opportunities. Arrowrock Reservoir, a premier fishing destination in southwest Idaho known for rainbow and cutthroat trout, is accessible via FS Road 268. The nearby Cottonwood Trail provides hiking access to Bald Mountain. Access requires travel on Forest Service roads that can be narrow and rough in sections. From Boise, take Highway 21 north to FS Road 268, then travel approximately 16 miles east past Arrowrock Dam before turning left onto FS Road 377 for about one mile to reach the campground.
Directions
From Boise, travel north on Highway 21 to the Forest Road 268 junction toward Arrowrock Reservoir. Turn right and travel east on FS Road 268 past Arrowrock Dam for approximately 16 miles. Turn left onto FS Road 377 and continue about 1 mile to the campground. Use caution on FS Road 268 as it can be narrow and rough.
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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 (208) 373-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Cottonwood Campground |
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