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Little Cottonwood Campground

Fishlake National Forest, Utah

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As of October 2026, Little Cottonwood Campground is a campground in Fishlake National Forest, Utah with 9 campsites. Little Cottonwood Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Little Cottonwood Campground is located at 38.2569° N, 112.5433° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Little Cottonwood Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 15 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Little Cottonwood Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Little Cottonwood Campground

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Standard 9
Accessible 2

What an RV fits

41 ft1 site
48 ft1 site
49 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
53 ft2 sites
58 ft1 site
69 ft1 site
82 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Little Cottonwood Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
01	Standard	8	82 ft	-
02	Standard	8	50 ft	-
03	Standard	8	53 ft	-
04	Standard	8	58 ft	-
05	Standard	8	53 ft	-
08	Standard	8	69 ft	Accessible
09	Standard	8	49 ft	Accessible
10	Standard	8	48 ft	-
11	Standard	8	41 ft	-

About Little Cottonwood 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.

Rules and notices at Little Cottonwood Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Little Cottonwood Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

All sites are reservable and reservations are recommended as this campground is small and can fill quickly, especially during holidays and on weekends.

Street legal and non-street legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.

There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups at the campground.

This is a 'pack it in-out' facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.

Camping is limited to 16 days.

Any vehicles or trailers that can not fit in the designated site must be relocated to another site purchased at full site price. Check area map for available free parking.

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited : this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the campground please.

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Little Cottonwood Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Little Cottonwood Campground?

Little Cottonwood Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Little Cottonwood Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Little Cottonwood Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Little Cottonwood Campground have?

Little Cottonwood Campground has 9 campsites.