No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Cottonwood Group Campsite continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 44 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 37 open for online reservation · 2 reserved · 5 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 22 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites 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 night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 37 |
This site currently has 37 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 001.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 37 | 35 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +25 more |
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.
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.
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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: 37 of 44 tracked site-nights are open (84.1%), though availability can change. 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 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.
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 Sep 27 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
October 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Cottonwood Group Campsite?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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