Best camping near Cottonwood
11 campgrounds · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Cottonwood, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 11 of 11 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Massacre Flat
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Massacre Flat camping area is located in the state of California and offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 30 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sycamore Grove
Good
17.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Sycamore Grove Camping Area is situated in the heart of the Mojave Desert, California. The picturesque campground offers stunning views of the rugged mountains and the vast desert…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Sycamore Grove Campground
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Sycamore Grove Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a tranquil and scenic environment, this campground offers a range of…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Camp Discovery Group Campground
Good
18.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Discovery Group Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Camping world
Good
10.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Camping World Camping Area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 20 campsites available. The area offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Reading Island
Good
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Hot day · high 101°F· No active weather warnings
Reading Island camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Horse Camp Primitive Campground
Good
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Horse Camp Primitive Campground is a rustic camping area located in California. This campground offers a back-to-nature experience with limited amenities. It is important to note…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Good
18.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground is a peaceful camping area located in California. The campground offers basic amenities, such as pit toilets and fire rings, but no running…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Peltier Campground
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Peltier Campground is a popular camping area located in California. Situated in a picturesque setting, the campground offers several amenities for campers to enjoy. With picnic…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
83Elite
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#10
Brandy Creek
Good
19.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
The Brandy Creek camping area is located within the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area in northern California. This scenic campground boasts stunning views of the…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Sheep Creek Campground
Good
19.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Hot day · high 99°F· No active weather warnings
Sheep Creek Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 83: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Cottonwood
The Cottonwood area has 11 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Cottonwood
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.