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Cottonwood Campground

Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass). Cottonwood Campground is a State Forest campground near Forks, Washington.

First-come, first-served

State Forest · Forks, Washington

Managed by
State Forest
Max RV length
30 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
State Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass)
Entrance fee
Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle

Sources: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; discoverpass.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
10
Accessible sites
1
Max RV length
30 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: gis.dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: dnr.wa.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
129 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.1 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.5 mi away
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 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 No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass).
Is there a separate entrance fee at Cottonwood Campground?
Yes. The entrance fee is Discover Pass: $10/day or $45/year per vehicle, on top of the No camping fee (first come, with a Discover Pass) camping fee.
How many campsites does Cottonwood Campground have?
Cottonwood Campground has 10 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Cottonwood Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Cottonwood Campground.
Are dogs allowed at Cottonwood Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Campground.
Is there cell service at Cottonwood Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at 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 Cottonwood Campground?
Cottonwood Campground is managed by the state forestry agency.

Around Cottonwood Campground

fishypedia.com · 19 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wentworth Lake, whose mapped center point is 19 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wentworth Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Cottonwood Campground, in straight-line miles: Sol Duc Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles), and Marymere Falls (waterfall, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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