Campground

Little Cottonwood Campground

Fishlake National Forest · Glenwood · Utah — managed by USDA Forest Service

Little Cottonwood Campground campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
14
Pull-through
1
Max rig length
69 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview The Little Cottonwood Campground is conveniently located off Utah's I-15, adjacent to the Beaver River just outside of the community of Beaver in the Fishlake National Forest. At 6,500 feet in elevation, this is a great place to enjoy the mountains where recreation opportunities include stream fishing, hiking, and hunting.Recreation Enjoy fishing in the Beaver River; an accessible fishing path is located within the campground. The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the campground. Be prepared to trailer ATVs to the nearby trailheads for access. Nearby Cottonwood Trail is a horse and foot trail that is accessed through the lower part of Cottonwood Campground. This rugged trail will lead southwest for about the first two miles and then takes a sharp turn to the east through Horse Flat.Facilities The campground has fourteen single-family campsites, two of which are accessible units available for reservation. All campsites are paved and have picnic tables and grills. An accessible restroom with flush toilets serves the campground. Potable water is available during the summer season. RVs up to 40 feet in length can be accommodated; no hook-ups are available.Natural Features Common vegetation includes cottonwood, aspen, pinion, juniper and ponderosa pine trees. A majority of campsites at Little Cottonwood are well-shaded. The Fishlake National Forest offers spectacular vistas and opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Elk, deer, black bear, moose, cougar and mountain goats are some of the large animals that call the forest home.

Getting there

Travel east of Beaver approximately 6 miles on SR 153.

Elevation
6,449 ft
Contact
435-438-2436

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

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