Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No fee.
Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 9:17AM MDT until July 12 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Hot Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...281...282. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park Washakie. * WIND: Southeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 5 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs 100 to 110.
About
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead/Campground is a primitive Bureau of Land Management campground located near the eastern shore of Bighorn Lake in Big Horn County, Wyoming. The campground features five campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table, along with a toilet facility, interpretive kiosk, and food storage boxes for bear-safe food storage. The campground doubles as the trailhead for the Cottonwood Creek Trail, a highly scenic 4.5-mile route winding through BLM, Bighorn National Forest, and State of Wyoming lands. The trail is suitable for hiking and horseback riding, with experienced riders in mind. Equestrian campers will appreciate the four horse corrals and horse watering trough on-site. Cottonwood Canyon features dramatic vertical cliffs, with elevation ranging from 4,800 feet at the canyon mouth to 7,200 feet at the rim. Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities abound in this rugged landscape adjacent to the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.
Directions
From Lovell, take Highway 14A east for approximately 10 miles. Immediately after the causeway on the east side of Bighorn Lake, turn left onto John Blue Canyon Road (BLM Road 1122). Take the first road on the right and travel roughly 5 miles to the campground and trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| cody_wymail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (307) 578-5900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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