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Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
FSU.S. Forest Service — AFTON · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Location | AFTON · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest · 42.63833, -110.81639 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $25 up to 25 ppl; $50 for 26-50 people (25 ppl max due to covid restrictions at this time) |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 2 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 307-886-5300 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot and watch for signs for the Cottonwood Lake Campground.
The forest boundary is about a mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the west first loop of the campground, then go right at the 'Y' intersection toward lake. The group picnic area is on the left side of the road.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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10 mi straight-line · KEMMERER WyomingFSU.S. Forest ServiceAllred Flats Group Picnic Site
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Trip Card — Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
AFTON · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | AFTON · Wyoming · Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Fees | $25 up to 25 ppl; $50 for 26-50 people (25 ppl max due to covid restrictions at this time) |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234518 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.