Cottonwood Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. Cottonwood Campground is a National Forest campground near Alder, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Cottonwood Campground sits inside Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,330 ft
44.9742, -111.9767 in Madison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cottonwood Campground?
No. Cottonwood Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Cottonwood Campground?
Camping at Cottonwood Campground costs Single Site: $12 per night.
Is there drinking water at Cottonwood Campground?
No. Cottonwood Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Cottonwood Campground?
Cottonwood Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Cottonwood Campground
More campgrounds: camping near Alder and campgrounds in Madison.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01