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Cottonwood Campground

Bureau of Land Management · California

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

Among the live oaks in southeastern San Diego County is Cottonwood Campground. The campground offers a tranquil and refreshing experience. Cottonwood Campground is an excellent starting point for day hikes, overnight backpacking trips, and equestrian use. The campground is located in the McCain Valley Resource Conservation Area. A trail out of the campground leads to the Sombrero Peak Area, Upper Bow Willow Canyon, and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

What we know about it

Managed by
Bureau of Land Management
Fee
Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking
first-come, first-served
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)
Phone
760-337-4400
Coordinates
32.80020, -116.33826

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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