Little Cottonwood Campground

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Glenwood, UT, UT

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (47 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Little Cottonwood Campground is conveniently located off Utah’s I-15, adjacent to the Beaver River just outside of the community of Beaver in the Fishlake National Forest. At 6,500 feet in elevation, this is a great place to enjoy the mountains where recreation opportunities include stream fishing, hiking, and hunting.Enjoy fishing in the Beaver River; an accessible fishing path is located within the campground. The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the camp

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Little Cottonwood Campground offers excellent stream fishing access on the Beaver River with well-maintained facilities, good site privacy, and abundant tree shade in a scenic mountain setting at 6,500 feet elevation.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also expect coyotes, mule deer, American beavers, and various bird species including western tanagers and common ravens.

Insider tips for Little Cottonwood Campground: Book early—federal campground with high demand Water spigots distributed throughout campground for convenient RV fills Bring a dog; campground is dog-friendly Tree coverage provides natural wind protection for exposed canyon sites

Skip Little Cottonwood Campground if: You need RV hookups; only self-contained RVs are suitable. You require camping outside May through October; campground is seasonal. You want to avoid crowds; early booking is essential due to limited 14 sites.

Best time to visit Little Cottonwood Campground: August — Canyon enters shade around 6:30 pm, providing relief during hot summer days while campground remains open.

Nearby campgrounds: Ponderosa Picnic Area (Glenwood, UT), Little Reservoir Campround (Glenwood, UT), Mahogany Cove Campground (Glenwood, UT), Kents Lake Campground (Glenwood, UT).