Cottonwood

Its 25 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from June to September. Cottonwood is a National Forest campground near Entiat, Washington.

Alert First-come, first-served

National Forest · Entiat, Washington

Managed by: National Forest
Max RV length: 28 ft

Cottonwood sits inside Okanogan-Wenatchee 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: $15 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 25
Max RV length: 28 ft

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 3,075 ft

48.0205, -120.6421 in Chelan. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Cottonwood is open from June to September , at 3,075 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Little Giant Fire season: walk-in access only because of a road washout, no water or trash service, and no fee charged in 2026.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cottonwood?

No. Cottonwood 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?

Camping at Cottonwood costs Single Site: $15 per night.

How many campsites does Cottonwood have?

Cottonwood has 25 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Cottonwood?

No. Cottonwood has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Cottonwood open?

As of 2026-09-29: Little Giant Fire season: walk-in access only because of a road washout, no water or trash service, and no fee charged in 2026. Normally, it is open from June to September.

How long can you stay at Cottonwood?

The stay limit at Cottonwood is 14 consecutive days; 28 days total per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Cottonwood?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Cottonwood. 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.

Who manages Cottonwood?

Cottonwood is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cottonwood

fishypedia.com · 13 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Fish Lake, whose mapped center point is 13 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Fish Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 30 miles

Lake Chelan's mapped center point is 30 miles from Cottonwood in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Chelan water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Not on record Three Creek Group Campground Entiat · National Forest First-come Spruce Grove Entiat · National Forest First-come North Fork Entiat · National Forest

Reservable Silver Falls Group Site Manson · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Entiat and campgrounds in Chelan.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, water, closure, season, fee, toilets), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night

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