Cottonwood Pass Walk in Campground

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Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area this trailhead campground has 18 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike into Golden Trout Wilderness via the Cottonwood Pass trail. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent pads, tables, fire grates, potable water, and toilet facilities. One night stay limit.

Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

Camp site features

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 8.6 mi

Fees

$22.00 per night during the 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

Located at the end of Horseshoe Meadow Road, 24 miles southwest of the town of Lone Pine, California. From center of Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight and follow Whitney Portal Road for 3 miles. Then turn south onto Horseshoe Meadow Road.