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Cottonwood Campground - Slrd

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Pleasant Grove, UT, UT

Price: From $19.79 per night

Price range: $19.79–$34.18 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cottonwood Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,080 feet. It’s located in the Stansbury Range where visitors enjoy exploring local trails. This campground has 1 single site and 1 double site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cottonwood-campground-slrd to be notified when sites open up.

Affordable camping at $19/night in the Stansbury Range with access to hiking trails and Willow Creek trout fishing. Campers praise it as a quiet, budget-friendly US Forest Service campground.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse and American Dipper near Willow Creek.

Insider tips for Cottonwood Campground - Slrd: Book early — it's a federal campground with only 2 total sites and fills quickly. Bring your America the Beautiful pass for discounted rates. Site 14 is riverside according to camper reviews. Access multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail across the road from entrance.

Skip Cottonwood Campground - Slrd if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require modern flush toilets — only pit toilets (outhouses) are available.. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal..

Best time to visit Cottonwood Campground - Slrd: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB and verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Intake Campground (Pleasant Grove, UT), Boy Scout (Pleasant Grove, UT), Upper Narrows (Pleasant Grove, UT), Loop Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd

Cell signal at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd (Pleasant Grove, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Pleasant Grove, UT, UT★ 4 (0 reviews)From $19.79/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Cottonwood Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,080 feet. It’s located in the Stansbury Range where visitors enjoy exploring local trails. This campground has 1 single site and 1 double site.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Restrooms

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available.✕ You require modern flush toilets — only pit toilets (outhouses) are available.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    it's a federal campground with only 2 total sites and fills quickly.

    Bring your America the Beautiful pass for discounted rates.

    Site 14 is riverside according to camper reviews.

    Access multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail across the road from entrance.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season per RIDB and verified data.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Western Milksnake, and Wandering Garter Snake present in the area. Also watch for Dusky Grouse and American Dipper near Willow Creek.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    385-273-1100· Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
    Getting there →

    This campground is located 0.7 miles up South Willow Canyon from the Forest boundary. This is a gravel road.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Cottonwood Campground - Slrd cost per night?+
    Cottonwood Campground - Slrd costs $19.79–$34.18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Cottonwood Campground - Slrd open?+
    Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Cottonwood Campground - Slrd have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?+
    Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?+
    Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Cottonwood Campground - Slrd open, and what are check-in times?+
    Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Utah Recreation CompanyPrint Facility MapUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $19.79 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
    How much does Cottonwood Campground - Slrd cost per night?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Intake Campground

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $19.79/night

    Boy Scout

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $19.61/night

    Upper Narrows

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $19.61/night

    Loop Campground (Ut)

    Pleasant Grove, UT

    From $19.79/night

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