Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234518
When Cottonwood Group Picnic Site reopens
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 44 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 41 open for online reservation · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
6.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 41 of 44 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online6.8%
Open reservation dates41 / 44
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 41
Weekday openings24
Weekend openings17
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 24 fall on weekdays and 17 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 41 |
This day-use unit currently has 41 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
41 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 41 | 41 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +29 more |
About Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
Overview
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to scenic Cottonwood Lake on the Salt River Mountains, surrounded by the forests of western Wyoming.
Recreation
The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft, as well as fishing for brook and cutthroat trout.
Hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle and horseback riding trails are in the area.
Facilities
This day-use picnic site can accommodate up to 25 guests and 8-10 vehicles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
A group overnight campsite is available for reservations here .
Natural Features
The picnic site is located above Cottonwood Lake, near the peaceful North Fork Creek. A forest of pines and aspens offers shade, and vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.
1 monitored unitDay usePets OKMax party 50
Getting there
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot and watch for signs for the Cottonwood Lake Campground. The forest boundary is about a mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the west first loop of the campground, then go right at the 'Y' intersection toward lake. The group picnic area is on the left side of the road.
671 North Washington, Afton, WY 83110307-886-5300
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234518 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234518 · Cottonwood Group Picnic Site · Afton WY6 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?
Reservations for Cottonwood Group Picnic Site are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 41 of 44 tracked reservation dates are open (93.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?
October 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Cottonwood Group Picnic Site?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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