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Day Use
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
Bridger-Teton National ForestNear Smoot, Wyoming
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to scenic Cottonwood Lake on the Salt River Mountains, surrounded by the forests of western Wyoming.
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site
Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to scenic Cottonwood Lake on the Salt River Mountains, surrounded by the forests of western Wyoming.
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.
Need to Know
- There is no electricity at this site
- Trash cans are provided, but visitors must bring garbage bags
- Off-road vehicles permitted on designated trails only and not in the west loop of campground
- Off-road vehicles must have a current Wyoming State OHV sticker
- Day-use only; camping is available at the adjacent Cottonwood Lake Campground
- The Cottonwood Lake area is accessed via a narrow gravel road
- District office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday (excluding weekends and federal holidays), 671 N. Washington, Afton, WY
- Learn more about Bridger-Teton National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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671 North Washington AFTON WY 83110
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 307-886-5300
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
