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Cottonwood (ca)

★3.7(18 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandPlumas National Forest · Plumas County, California
🚛Big Rig Friendly🏞️Lake Access🏔️Mountain Views🌲Forest Setting🏜️Desert/Canyon🌾Open Meadow

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About Cottonwood (ca)

Cottonwood (ca) is a national park campground at Plumas National Forest in Plumas County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Plumas National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.

Cottonwood (ca) is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 67 ft. Campers rate it 3.7/5 across 18 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Plumas National Forest include Frenchman, Spring Creek, Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA), Chilcoot and Crocker Guard Station.

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Total reservations in May — 2023: 19 · 2024: 29 · 2025: 20

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Location

Address

Plumas County, California

Coordinates

39.8847, -120.2367

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • •July sees 75 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

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COTTONWOOD (CA) Lake View
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Cottonwood (ca) campsite photo 5 - Plumas National Forest, California
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Cottonwood (ca) FAQ

How far in advance should I book Cottonwood (ca)?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Cottonwood (ca)?

July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cottonwood (ca). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Cottonwood (ca) right now?

Cottonwood (ca) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Cottonwood (ca) located?

Cottonwood (ca) is located in Plumas National Forest, California.

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