Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234519
When Cottonwood Group Campsite reopens
Cottonwood Group Campsite's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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 · May 1 – May 4, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 4 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 4, 2027): 4 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 4 of 4 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 4, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights4 / 4
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 4
Weekday openings2
Weekend openings2
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2 fall on weekdays and 2 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 4 of 4 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 4 |
This site currently has 4 site-nights available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 179 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
4 open site-nights across 1 site at Cottonwood Group Campsite, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027, May 4, 2027 |
About Cottonwood Group Campsite
Overview
Cottonwood Group Campsite is located near the scenic Cottonwood Lake below Salt River Pass in the forest of western Wyoming.
Recreation
The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft and fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are in the area, as well as a motorized route for trail vehicles <50". The west loop of the campground includes horse corrals. The east side, where the group site is located, includes the motorized trail head, so trail vehicles are allowed passage.
Facilities
This group campsite can accommodate up to 25 guests and is most appropriate for groups camping in tents. Two vehicles can be parked at the site (van-sized vehicles are the largest the site will accommodate) and six additional vehicles can be parked at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area. Single-family sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
Peaceful North Fork Creek flows through the campground. Its banks and the surrounding canyon are forested by dense stands of pines and aspens, which offer excellent shade and privacy. Vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant.
1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Afton, Wyoming, take Highway 89 south approximately 7 miles to Smoot. After a half-mile look for directional signs to Cottonwood Lake Campground. The Forest boundary is about one mile up the access road, and the campground is 6 miles beyond that. Continue past the first loop of the campground, then turn left at the 'Y' intersection onto the east loop. The group site is at the far northern edge of this loop, just past the water pump.
671 North Washington, Afton, WY 83110307-886-5300
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234519 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234519 · Cottonwood Group Campsite · Afton WY6 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
Reservations for Cottonwood Group Campsite are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 4 of 4 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground 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 Nov 3, 2026 00:18 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 Campsite?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
May 2027, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4.
When is the next open date at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cottonwood Group Campsite begins May 1, 2027 — about 179 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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