Little Cottonwood Campground
The Little Cottonwood Campground is conveniently located off Utah's I-15, adjacent to the Beaver River just outside of the community of Beaver in the Fishlake National Forest. At 6,500 feet in elevation, this is a great place to enjoy the mountains where recreation opportunities include stream fishing, hiking, and hunting.
The campground has fourteen single-family campsites, two of which are accessible units available for reservation. All campsites are paved and have picnic tables and grills. An accessible restroom with flush toilets serves the campground. Potable water is available during the summer season. RVs up to 40 feet in length can be accommodated; no hook-ups are available.
Need to Know
All sites are reservable and reservations are recommended as this campground is small and can fill quickly, especially during holidays and on weekends.
Street legal and non-street legal vehicles are allowed for access and egress only.
There are no electricity, water or sewer site hookups at the campground.
This is a 'pack it in-out' facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.
Camping is limited to 16 days.
Any vehicles or trailers that can not fit in the designated site must be relocated to another site purchased at full site price. Check area map for available free parking.
- 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.
Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited: this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the campground please.
Natural Features
Common vegetation includes cottonwood, aspen, pinion, juniper and ponderosa pine trees. A majority of campsites at Little Cottonwood are well-shaded.
The Fishlake National Forest offers spectacular vistas and opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Elk, deer, black bear, moose, cougar and mountain goats are some of the large animals that call the forest home.
Recreation
Enjoy fishing in the Beaver River; an accessible fishing path is located within the campground. The Piute ATV Trail is nearby; however there is no access directly from the campground. Be prepared to trailer ATVs to the nearby trailheads for access.
Nearby Cottonwood Trail is a horse and foot trail that is accessed through the lower part of Cottonwood Campground. This rugged trail will lead southwest for about the first two miles and then takes a sharp turn to the east through Horse Flat.
Contact Information
Mailing
PO Box 300472 Glenwood UT 84730
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-438-2436
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Travel east of Beaver approximately 6 miles on SR 153.
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
