Cottonwood Creek
Its 48 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Cottonwood Creek is a National Forest campground near Sierra, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 48
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Fire rings and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
48 sites; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 013 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 013 |
| 014 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 014 |
| 015 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015 |
| 016 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 025 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 025 |
| 026 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 029 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 029 |
| 030 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 031 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 031 |
| 032 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 032 |
| 033 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 033 |
| 034 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 034 |
| 035 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 035 |
| 036 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 036 |
| 037 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 037 |
| 038 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 038 |
| 039 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 039 |
| 040 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 040 |
| 041 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 041 |
| 042 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 042 |
| 043 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 043 |
| 044 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 044 |
| 045 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 045 |
| 046 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 046 |
| 047 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 047 |
| 048 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 048 |
| 049 | COTTONWOOD CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 049 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,643 ft
39.5494, -120.3164 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cottonwood Creek?
Sites at Cottonwood Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232871).
How many campsites does Cottonwood Creek have?
Cottonwood Creek has 48 campsites.
Does Cottonwood Creek have RV hookups?
No. Cottonwood Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Cottonwood Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Cottonwood Creek; 48 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Cottonwood Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Creek.
Who manages Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Cottonwood Creek
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Cottonwood Creek, in straight-line miles: Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 26 miles), and Kings Beach (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 13
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Sierra and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01