Cottonwood (Ca)
Cottonwood (Ca) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.88472, -120.23667
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Skiing, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 408-489-3205 OFF SEASON / 530-832-1076 ON SEASON
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cottonwood (Ca)
Overview Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summers' hot afternoons. The lake, recreation area and surrounding forest and rangeland offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and adventures. Two group sites provide families and other groups the location to get together for you special outdoor experience. Hunting, fishing, boating, water sports and nature viewing are just some of the possibilities. Recreation The nearby 1,580-acre Frenchman Lake provides ample opportunities for swimming, boating, water skiing, jet skiing and fishing. California sponsors two free fishing days every year, in April and September. There is also an accessible fishing trail within the campground. Public forest and range lands are open for you to visit. Plumas national Forest has an extensive road system for you to explore. Make sure you take a map, extra provisions dependable vehicle and plenty of fuel. Facilities Cottonwood Springs Campground has 20 single-family campsites available for both tent and RV camping. Need a location for your family or group get together? There are two reservation group sites here. Group site B can accommodate up to 25 guests and six vehicles and Group site D up to 50 guests and 12 vehicles. Lunker Point Boat Launch Facility is about two miles away. An RV dump station is just outside the campground. All sites are equipped with paved parking, table
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 112 designated routes (272 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilcoot Family Cg. | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Springs | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Ross Camp | National forest camping area | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Frenchman | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Frenchman lake campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Spring Creek Family Cg. | National forest campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.