Cottonwood Creek
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About Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a national park campground at Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Cottonwood Creek 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 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.1/5 across 72 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest include Cold Creek, Upper Little Truckee, Lower Little Truckee, Sardine Peak Lookout and Sagehen Creek Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 53 · 2024: 82 · 2025: 65
Location
Address
Sierraville, California
Coordinates
39.5494, -120.3164
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 274 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cold Creek
Tahoe National Forest
Upper Little Truckee
Tahoe National Forest
Lower Little Truckee
Tahoe National Forest
Sardine Peak Lookout
Tahoe National Forest
Sagehen Creek Campground
Tahoe National Forest
Yuba Pass Campground
Tahoe National Forest
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Cottonwood Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Cottonwood Creek?
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 Creek?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Cottonwood Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Cottonwood Creek right now?
Cottonwood Creek 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 Creek located?
Cottonwood Creek is located in Tahoe National Forest, near Sierraville, California.
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