Cottonwood Campground (Fremont-Winema National Forest)
Federal campground in Lakeview, OR.
The Cottonwood Recreation Area, located 45 minutes northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, is one of the busiest campgrounds in the southeast zone of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Western white pine and white fir offer shade, and aspens turn gold every autumn. Abundant deer and even the occasional black bear can be sighted strolling through the campground. It is essential to pack all food away in vehicles, or hang it high. This campground features 18 campsites, 6 vault toilets, and potable water during the season. Each campground has a picnic table and campfire ring. Additionally, there are 4 walk-in, tent only sites and 1 horse camp site. The horse camp includes its own corral and water area, as well as a trailer turn-around. This high-elevation camp is generally free of snow mid-June through mid-October. Cottonwood Meadows Lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout, offering excellent…