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Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground

Its 38 sites are reservable through ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks), and camping costs $60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle. Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground is a State Park campground near Willard, Utah.

Reservable: ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks)

State Park · Willard, Utah

Shaded paths under cottonwoods at a Willard Bay State Park campground, about 200 m from Cottonwood
Shaded paths under cottonwoods at a Willard Bay State Park campground, about 200 m from Cottonwood. Photo: JF Hobbs, CC BY 3.0
Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Full hookups

Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground sits inside Willard Bay State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Great Salt Lake State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Willard Bay eagles: A freshwater reservoir on the Great Salt Lake floodplain 12 miles northwest of Ogden, ringed by a 20-mile dike; in winter it is a wildlife-watching area for eagles. (stateparks.utah.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) Book a site
Fee
$60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle
Entrance fee
$25 per vehicle; $10 off-season (Labor Day to Easter)
Booking window
Four-month rolling window (plus up to 13 nights beyond it)
Cancellations
$8 fee (plus the $8 reservation fee) if cancelled 4+ days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit one night

Sources: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
38
Hookups
Full hookups

Source: stateparks.utah.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,236 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
Sites at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground are reserved through ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) (https://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/willard-bay-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=343941). Booking window: Four-month rolling window (plus up to 13 nights beyond it).
How much does it cost to camp at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
Camping at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground costs $60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is $25 per vehicle; $10 off-season (Labor Day to Easter), on top of the $60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
$8 fee (plus the $8 reservation fee) if cancelled 4+ days before arrival; later cancellations also forfeit one night.
How many campsites does Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground have?
Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground has 38 campsites.
Does Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground have RV hookups?
Yes. Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground has full hookups.
Is there cell service at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground?
Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground is managed by the state park system.

Around Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground

fishypedia.com · 4.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Willard Bay Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 4.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Willard Bay Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Willard Bay Cottonwood Campground, in a straight line: Crystal Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Willard Bay Willow Creek Campground Willard · State Park Season Not on record Fee $60/night (water and electric); $25 per extra vehicle Reservable Willard Bay South Marina Campground Willard · State Park Season Not on record Fee $60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle; group site $400 (50 people) Reservable Box Elder Campground Brigham City · National Forest Season Not on record Fee From $25.84 per night (Recreation.gov listing)

More campgrounds: camping near Willard and campgrounds in Box Elder.

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Reservable: ReserveAmerica (Utah State Parks) $60/night (full hookups); $25 per extra vehicle
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