Cottonwood Lake - Psicc

Closed

The campground is currently closed for the season and reopens May 15, 2026. Season runs May through September with exact dates weather dependent. Camp hosts may not be on site before Memorial Day weekend or after Labor Day.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 2:30PM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:30 PM — July 2nd, 6:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Fire Weather Watch issued July 1 at 2:30PM MDT until July 3 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:30 PM — July 2nd, 6:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued July 1 at 2:30PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:30 PM — July 2nd, 6:30 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT MDT THURSDAY NIGHT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, AND 229... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

About

Cottonwood Lake Campground sits at approximately 9,600 feet elevation in the San Isabel National Forest, offering 25 campsites on a gently sloping hillside surrounded by aspen trees. The campground is within easy walking distance of Cottonwood Lake, making it a favorite destination for anglers targeting stocked trout. Sites fill quickly on summer weekends, so early arrival is recommended. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only with no advance reservations. Visitors must physically arrive to claim and pay for a site using the self-service fee tube (cash, check, or money order) or QR code payment via the Recreation.gov mobile app. Each site accommodates a maximum of 8 people with 2 tents and either 2 vehicles or 1 RV. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed at all times. This is a primitive campground with no potable water available. Campers should bring sufficient drinking water and enough to fully extinguish campfires. Two accessible vault toilets serve the campground. Firewood is available for purchase at the camphost site. If the campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along County Road 344 starting about half a mile west of the campground.

Directions

From Buena Vista, travel west on Main Street which becomes County Road 306 (Cottonwood Pass Road). Continue for about 6 miles, then turn left onto County Road 344 and travel approximately 3 miles to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $22

Vehicle

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

Contact

Phone +1 (661) 702-1420

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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