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Cottonwood Creek

Tahoe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (105)
Cottonwood Creek
🟢 5 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 48 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cottonwood Creek in California has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. 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
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook 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, #048, #049
Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 203 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #047
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, COTTONWOOD CREEK #004–COTTONWOOD CREEK #011 next to each othersites #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #013, #014, #015, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #023, #024, #025, #026, #027, #028, #030, #032, #035, #037, #039, #040, #041, #042, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 12h agosites #036
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #003, #031, #033, #043
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 16.4 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger16.4 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint16.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Cottonwood Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 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★★★★☆105 ratings
5★63
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-Mobile0.1/4
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 23 openings at Cottonwood Creek over the last 30 days, on 20 separate days, most of them for stays 4–10 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 105 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 0.1 out of 5 from 26 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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