Little Cottonwood Group
Little Cottonwood Group Campground is located in beautiful Snake River Canyon, just 30 miles southwest of Jackson, in western Wyoming. It sits at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and whitewater rafting on the adjacent Snake River.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | 40 / 10 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers one group campsite that can accommodate up to 40 people. The site is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and food storage lockers. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. The parking area within the campground is dirt.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Bridger-Teton National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | $100/group size of 30, 1 site |
| Rules | Bear Food Storage and Sanitation Order No: 04-00-104 |
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Getting there
From Jackson, travel south on Highway 191/89/26 for about 13 miles, to Hoback Junction. Turn right on Highway 26/89 and continue along Snake River Canyon for 17 miles. The campground is on the south side of the road.
| Nearest town | Snake River Canyon, Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 43.1914° N, 110.9356° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Mountainist ↗ | 4.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Airstream of Wyoming ↗ | 9.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.2 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
The city of Jackson is about 25 miles north, offering restaurants, groceries, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is approximately 40 miles north of the campground. It provides opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing and outstanding mountain scenery.
- 8.5 miCabin Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miRed Creek ↗9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 0.9 miLunchcounter0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miKahuna Overlook0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miKahuna River0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miSheep Gulch0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miWolf Creek ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.6 miWolf Creek Trailhead ↗Bridger-Teton National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Caribou-Targhee National Forest, which overlaps Bridger-Teton National Forest.
- inCaribou-Targhee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,077,758 acres
- inBridger-Teton National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,466,359 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine and aspen trees, which provide partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant. The Snake River is below the campground, down the hillside.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout is a popular activity on the Snake, as is whitewater rafting and kayaking. A boat ramp is nearby.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Little Cottonwood Group?
Sites at Little Cottonwood Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or online at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Little Cottonwood Group?
$100/group size of 30, 1 site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Little Cottonwood Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Little Cottonwood Group open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Little Cottonwood Group have?
2 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Little Cottonwood Group?
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Little Cottonwood Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Little Cottonwood Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Little Cottonwood Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Bear Food Storage and Sanitation Order No: 04-00-104
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Little Cottonwood Group?
Fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout is a popular activity on the Snake, as is whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Little Cottonwood Group?
Snake River Canyon, Wyoming. The city of Jackson is about 25 miles north, offering restaurants, groceries, shops, galleries and ski resorts with summer activities.
Source: Getting there
What if Little Cottonwood Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wolf Creek Campground (1.7 mi, first-come), Station Creek Campground (5.2 mi), and Alpine North Loop (5.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby