Cottonwood Pass Trailhead Campground

Amazing hiking in all directions. It's a very popular spot, but once we got away from the parking lot, the crowds disappeared - maybe because there's lots of different trails that can be taken from this one location.

Small campground with 18 sites, all walk-in, all close together. It’s not always clear which bearbox or table belongs to which numbered site. The closest vault toilets were closed (doors taped shut) as they were full, though there are other toilets close by at the trailhead and the day use area. The water was off - three different spigots not functioning (mid August 2023). No cell service. However, at 10,000 ft, you are in the high country and the Cottonwood Pass Trailhead and the nearby Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead offer access to the southern Sierra for day hikers or backpackers. The trees are gorgeous and (still healthy). The drive up from Lone Pine is spectacular (unless you suffer from vertigo). First come-first served! Bring your own water.

Best day trip we've ever taken. Catching a natural golden trout (and released) was icing on the cake. No cell reception, no wanna be hiker litter, just a ton of nature's incredible beauty.

Fun campground with nice amenities. Website claims potable water is available but the faucet was broken. Plan on bringing your own water supply. No cell service. Bring cash for camp site. Otherwise great experience with nice clean tent spots and bear boxes.

Nice level campsites with plenty of bear boxes and 4 pit toilets. Surprised to find a $22/day camping fee, but no way to actually pay. Large cul-de-sac parking area. One unfiltered water spigot. Nice area, but not particularly beautiful scenery until you get out on the trail.