U.S. Forest Service · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest · Dugway, UT

Cottonwood Campground - Slrd

Cottonwood Campground is located southwest of Grantsville, Utah, in South Willow Canyon at an elevation of 6,080 feet. It’s located in the Stansbury Range where visitors enjoy exploring local trails.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov5 sitesFrom $22 per nightPets okFires okTents only

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Photos courtesy of Utah Recreation Company · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Jacob City Trailhead Rx (prescribed burn) · 14 mi away · 5 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups1
Host/management4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1No / –8 / 1Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Campground map of Cottonwood Campground - Slrd
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Alexa Anderson. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 1 Single Sites - $22.00 - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 Double Site - $38.00 - 16 people + 2 vehicles. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle (paid on-site cash/check). Firewood - $9.00 (from camp host at Boy Scout Campground - paid on-site cash/check)

This campground has 1 single site and 1 double site. This campground has vault restroom facilities. There is no water system in this campground you will need to bring your own. This is a primitive campground.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Rules7 day stay limit.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cottonwood Campground - Slrd20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.81 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowFebruary: 0.94 inches of precipitation, 7.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.10 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowApril: 1.52 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowMay: 1.53 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.93 inches of precipitation, 5.0 inches of snowDecember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 7.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.1°F averageFebruary: 33.0°F averageMarch: 41.7°F averageApril: 48.0°F averageMay: 57.8°F averageJune: 68.3°F averageJuly: 77.9°F averageAugust: 76.0°F averageSeptember: 64.4°F averageOctober: 51.0°F averageNovember: 38.5°F averageDecember: 29.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grantsville 2W, 7 miles from the campground at 4,550 feet, station USC00423348 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 12 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 33 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

This campground is located 0.7 miles up South Willow Canyon from the Forest boundary. This is a gravel road.

Nearest townDugway, Utah
Coordinates40.5019° N, 112.5596° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Jacob City Trailhead Rx

    14 mi from the campground · 5 acres

  • Prescribed
    Corner Canyon Rx

    39 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Pepperwood Rx

    40 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Parleys/Lambs Canyon Piles Rx

    49 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSierra ↗13.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.4 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗35.2 mi

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Explore

Video

Video of Cottonwood Campground - SLRD, UT from Alan B.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 2.3 mi
    Abbots Fork ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Mining Fork
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.4 mi
    North Willow/Pass Canyon ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Stansbury Crest ↗
    10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 2.8 mi
    Mill Fork Canyon
    3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.3 mi
    Dry Lake (pockets Fork)
    1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Deseret Peak Wilderness begins about 1.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The remote desert canyon is forested with oak, maple and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek flows through the site.

Recreation

The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. Willow Creek offers rainbow and brown trout fishing.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Sites at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay. 1 Single Sites - $22.00 - 8 people + 1 vehicle. 1 Double Site - $38.00 - 16 people + 2 vehicles.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

Is Cottonwood Campground - Slrd open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cottonwood Campground - Slrd have?

5 sites, including 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Cottonwood Campground - Slrd is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. 7 day stay limit.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

The multi-use Stansbury Front Trail and Medina Flat Trail begin across the road from the entrance, offering access to the rugged Deseret Peak Wilderness. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cottonwood Campground - Slrd?

Dugway, Utah.

Source: Getting there