Cottonwood Creek

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (104)

🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30

Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Cottonwood Creek in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Aug 27–Sun Aug 30. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Aug 27 – Sun Aug 303 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 21h ago👥 9 in a row, COTTONWOOD CREEK #003–COTTONWOOD CREEK #011 next to each othersites #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #035, #036, #037, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, COTTONWOOD CREEK #003–COTTONWOOD CREEK #011 next to each othersites #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #030, #031, #032, #033, #035, #036, #037, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.4 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.4 midirections →

⚡ ChargePoint16.9 midirections →

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Cottonwood Creek over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 4 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~397 mi from LA💵 $20/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆101 ratings

5★59

4★16

3★16

2★7

1★3

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4

AT&T0.1/4

Verizon0.0/4

Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cottonwood Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cottonwood Creek?

Cottonwood Creek in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cottonwood Creek?

Campsite fees at Cottonwood Creek run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cottonwood Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cottonwood Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cottonwood Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 13 openings at Cottonwood Creek over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 4 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cottonwood Creek a good campground?

Cottonwood Creek holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 104 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cottonwood Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cottonwood Creek, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 24 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cottonwood Creek located?

Cottonwood Creek is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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