Cottonwood Creek

Closed — Closed for the season. Campground operates May 24 through October 14. Reservations available on Recreation.gov.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres

Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead

North Yuba Trail Closure

Forest Service Trail 9E06 (North Yuba Trail) between the Mountain House Road (County Rd 300) and Ramshorn is closed.

Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure

Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.

Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger

Rattlesnake Road Closure

The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety along the closed roads in light of their proximity to the Lake Fordyce Dam during dam reconstruction activities.

Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions

To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.

Cabin Creek Sale Closure

To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.

Sand Pond Trail Boardwalk Closure

The Sand Pond Interpretive Trail is partially closed for visitor safety per Forest Order 17-24-17.

Yuba Pass and Sierra Campground Closures

Yuba Pass Campground and Sierra Campground are closed.

14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions

Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.

Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed

Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.

About

Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville in Tahoe National Forest. The campground sits along Cottonwood Creek in a stand of Jeffrey pine, red and white fir trees. The forest provides shade and privacy between sites, though highway noise can be heard within the campground. The campground offers 48 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Trash collection is provided. Two short trails begin at the campground: the Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail (a half-mile interpretive trail identifying common trees and plants) and the Overlook Trail. The surrounding area offers additional trails and fishing opportunities along Cottonwood Creek. The location makes it a great base camp for exploring the region. Lake Tahoe is about 40 minutes southeast, offering excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Sardine Lakes in the beautiful Lakes Basin is 35 minutes northwest via Highway 49. Stampede Reservoir is 45 minutes southeast. Bears frequent the area, and all food must be stored in approved containers.

Directions

From Sierraville: Travel approximately five miles south on Highway 89, the campground will be on the left side of the highway. From Truckee: Travel north on Interstate 80 to Highway 89 approximately 20 miles to the campground.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $20

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length 45ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (530) 994-3401

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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