Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground

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About this campsite

Campground: Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground. Operated by United States Forest Service.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Location

Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground•CA

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Weather Forecast

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WED☀️

15° / 4°

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TODAY☀️

17° / 7°

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FRI☁️

17° / 7°

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SAT☁️

17° / 7°

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SUN☀️

16° / 7°

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Common questions about Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground

What facilities does Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground have?

Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground has tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground?

Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground

Facilities recorded for Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground
Facility	On site
Tent Site	Yes

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Tuttle Creek Campground

Overview $12.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year. Tuttle Creek Campground offers 81 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available seasonally. Dump station fee is $12.00, no passes accepted, closed in winter. Closest amenities are 5 miles northeast in Lone Pine. One group site is available for $35.00 per night. The group camping area is approximately the size of four sites combined, with six picnic tables and four fire pits. Tent camping will accommodate up to 15 people comfortably. RV and trailer space within the group site is limited to approximately four. Adjacent sites may be rented upon arrival. Please call for group site reservations (760) 872-5000. Two horse corrals are available for $12.00 per night, including the associated site. Weed-free hay is required. Reservations accepted. Camping for a period longer than 14 days at any one campground, not to exceed 28 days per calendar year for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds, is prohibited without the written permission from the Field Office Manager. A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLM’s website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at (760) 872-5000. Off Highway Vehicle Regulations Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and violations are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not longer than 12 months. Within the campgrounds, all motor vehicles must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit. No motor vehicle shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals. Emergency Information: In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1 Inyo County Sheriff (760) 873-7887 Mono County Sheriff (760) 932-7549 Private Lands Surrounding the BLM lands throughout the Bishop Field Office Resource Management Area is land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power or private landowners. Please obey signs and stay on trails. Please respect the rights of private landowners and signs posted in these areas.