Cottonwood Group Campsite
Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: AFTON, WY, WY
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming.This group campsite can accommodate up to 25 guests and is most appropriate for groups camping in tents. Two vehicles can be parked at the site (van-sized vehicles are the largest the site will accommodate) and six additional vehicles can be parked at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Cottonwood Group Campsite offers scenic access to Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass with excellent recreation including canoeing, fishing for brook and cutthroat trout, and nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. Google reviews rate it 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising it as a beautiful, peaceful spot.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Jackrabbit, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Western Tanager, American Barn Owl, Eared Grebe, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Wandering Garter Snake present within 8km.
Insider tips for Cottonwood Group Campsite: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Water should be treated as non-potable despite drinking water availability on-site Group site accommodates up to 25 guests and is designed for tent camping
Skip Cottonwood Group Campsite if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You visit outside May-October — seasonal closure. You expect pristine facilities — recent reviews note poor bathroom conditions and overuse damage to trees.
Best time to visit Cottonwood Group Campsite: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Group Picnic Site (AFTON, WY), Cazier Cabin (AFTON, WY), La Barge Guard Station (KEMMERER, WY), Allred Flats Group Picnic Site (Kemmerer, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cottonwood Group Campsite
Cell signal at Cottonwood Group Campsite (AFTON, WY): 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.
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming.This group campsite can accommodate up to 25 guests and is most appropriate for groups camping in tents. Two vehicles can be parked at the site (van-sized vehicles are the largest the site will accommodate) and six additional vehicles can be parked at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Water should be treated as non-potable despite drinking water availability on-site
Group site accommodates up to 25 guests and is designed for tent camping
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot. After a half-mile look for directional signs to Cottonwood Lake Campground. The Forest boundary is about one mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the first loop of the campground, then turn left at the 'Y' intersection onto the east loop. The group site is at the far northern edge of this loop, just past the water pump.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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