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Cottonwood Group Picnic Site in Wyoming
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Cottonwood Group Picnic Site

Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

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As of October 2026, Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is a campground in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming with 1 campsite. Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located at 42.6383ยฐ N, 110.8164ยฐ W.
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Cottonwood Group Picnic Site reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (1 site)Oct 4 (1 site)Oct 5 (1 site)

1 site open on Oct 3 at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 16:55 UTC.

Campsites at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site

  • Group 1

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the COGPS loop.

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About Cottonwood Group Picnic Site

Overview

Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to scenic Cottonwood Lake on the Salt River Mountains, surrounded by the forests of western Wyoming.

Recreation

The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft, as well as fishing for brook and cutthroat trout.

Hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle and horseback riding trails are in the area.

Facilities

This day-use picnic site can accommodate up to 25 guests and 8-10 vehicles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

A group overnight campsite is available for reservations here.

Natural Features

The picnic site is located above Cottonwood Lake, near the peaceful North Fork Creek. A forest of pines and aspens offers shade, and vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.

The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.

Rules and notices at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Cottonwood Group Picnic Site on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

There is no electricity at this site

Trash cans are provided, but visitors must bring garbage bags

Off-road vehicles permitted on designated trails only and not in the west loop of campground

Off-road vehicles must have a current Wyoming State OHV sticker

Day-use only; camping is available at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Campground

The Cottonwood Lake area is accessed via a narrow gravel road

District office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (excluding weekends and federal holidays), 671 N. Washington, Afton, WY

Learn more about Bridger-Teton National Forest

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.

Cottonwood Group Picnic Site FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?

Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?

Cancellations happen frequently at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site, 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 Cottonwood Group Picnic Site have?

Cottonwood Group Picnic Site has 1 campsites.

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