Cottonwood Recreation Site

Bureau of Land Management · Idaho

Cottonwood Recreation Site in Idaho. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 722 public campsites we map in Idaho.

Nestled among shady groves of cottonwood trees along the scenic Upper Salmon River, Cottonwood Recreation Site offers a peaceful setting for camping, fishing, and river access. The campground provides 13 spacious campsites and two walk-in tent sites, each equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water.

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

Stay limit

14 Days

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Phone

208-879-6200

Coordinates

44.66778, -114.07944

Nearest sites we map

• Morgan Creek Campground12 km · Bureau of Land Management
• West Fork Morgan Creek Campground19 km · US Forest Service
• Morse Creek Campground23 km · US Forest Service
• Iron Lake Campground28 km · US Forest Service
• Mosquito Flat Reservoir Campground33 km · US Forest Service
• Bayhorse Recreation Site34 km · Bureau of Land Management

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

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