Little Cottonwood Campground

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PO Box 300472
Glenwood, UT 84730

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.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 14 sites
  • Picnic table: all 14 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 14 sites
  • ADA accessible: 2 of 14 sites
  • Longest RV: 69 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

Travel east of Beaver approximately 6 miles on SR 153.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Peter P
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Intimate but conveniently close to Beaver.
Hillary R
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Reviewed 5 months ago
What a gem of a campground! So conveniently located, and yet still tucked away. There was a little mix up with our reservation, but the camp host sorted it out when we talked to her. Our girls loved exploring, and the landscape was beautiful! Not to mention, the night sky took our breath away! We would absolutely camp here again.
Paul H
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Excellent small site by a running stream. Clean bathroom with flush toilets. Very pleasant.
Bradley K
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Nice, spacious sites. Clean, fully plumbed restrooms. Beautiful Beaver River within 100 yards of campsite.
Laura H
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Very quiet location. Other than the parking area, the only other flat spot is the gravel pad that fit 3 2-person tents just fine. The host was great and we were able to purchase firewood on site with no problems. There was one area to hang a hammock.
Kristina K
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Very quiet campground. clean restrooms.
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 29, 2028

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Walk In season

Sep 30, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028

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