Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground

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Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area, the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead campground has 13 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike to Cottonwood Lakes. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent pads, tables, fire grates, and toilet facilities. Potable water available.

The backpackers walk in campsites share parking with the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead.

Camp site features

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 8.2 mi

Fees

$10.00 per night during summer season.

Rules

One night stay limit at campgrounds. Campfires only in metal fire rings provided Wood gathering is prohibited Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36")

Directions

From Highway 395, turn west at the stoplight at the center of Lone Pine, and follow Whitney Portal Road for 3 miles. Then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadow Road. The campground is 24 miles from the town of Lone Pine, California.