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Cottonwood Campground - Slrd

Closed

Closed for the early season. Opens around May 9 for first-come, first-served camping. No potable water available. Seasonal vault toilets. 7-day stay limit.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

1:04 PM — October 10th, 4:15 AM

Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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 late Saturday night 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

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 1:12PM MDT until October 11 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

1:12 PM — October 10th, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Wasatch Front, Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Wasatch Back, Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, and Sanpete Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM MDT Sunday. Winds will initially start off Saturday morning as southwesterly downslope off favored terrain, such as the Oquirrhs, before becoming more widespread in the late morning to early afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

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.

About

Cottonwood Campground is a small, primitive campground located 0.7 miles up South Willow Canyon from the forest boundary in the Stansbury Range. At 6,080 feet elevation, the canyon is forested with oak, maple, and juniper trees providing partial shade. Willow Creek flows through the site, offering rainbow and brown trout fishing opportunities. The campground serves as a gateway to the Deseret Peak Wilderness. The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, providing access to the rugged backcountry. The campground has a 7-day stay limit and operates on a pack-it-in, pack-it-out basis. Campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available on site.

Directions

From Grantsville, head south on Mormon Trail Road. Turn right onto South Willow Road/South Willow Canyon. The campground is located 0.7 miles up South Willow Canyon from the forest boundary on a gravel road.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed —
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $34.18

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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