Recreation area

COTTONWOOD TRAILHEAD

Fishlake National Forest · Utah — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Trailhead #066. This is a horse and foot trail that is currently accessed through the lower part of Cottonwood Campground. This rugged trail will lead south west for about the first two miles, then takes a sharp turn to the east through Horse Flat.

Getting there

Cottonwood Trailhead is located 6.6 miles east of Beaver, Utah, on UT-153. Travel east on UT-153 road for approximately 6.6 miles. Turn right (west) into Little Cottonwood Campground. The Trailhead is at the far end of the campground.

Activities

  • HIKING
  • BIKING
  • HUNTING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.