Cottonwood (Ca)

US Forest Service · California

Cottonwood (Ca) in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Cottonwood Springs Campground (5,700) is located on the southwest side of Frenchman Lake. The surrounding pine forest provides ample shade during summers' hot afternoons. The lake, recreation area and surrounding forest and rangeland offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities and adventures. Two group sites provide families and other groups the location to get together for you special outdoor experience.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $34/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Phone: 408-489-3205 OFF SEASON / 530-832-1076 O
Coordinates: 39.88472, -120.23667

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-08, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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