Cottonwood Grove Campground campground
Cottonwood Grove Campground
The campground provides several amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can avail themselves of picnic tables, fire rings, and potable water. The presence of vault toilets ensures basic sanitation facilities are available. Additionally, the campground offers ample space for recreational vehicles, making it suitable for both tent camping and RV camping.
Reservations are not accepted at Cottonwood Grove Campground, and camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advisable to arrive early during peak seasons to secure a camping spot. The best time to visit this camping area is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is pleasant and conducive to outdoor activities.
While camping at Cottonwood Grove Campground, visitors can explore the nearby attractions such as hiking trails, fishing spots, and wildlife viewing areas. The campground is known for its beautiful cottonwood trees, which provide shade and add to the tranquil atmosphere. However, it is important to be cautious of wildlife encounters and follow proper food storage practices to minimize any potential conflicts. Overall, Cottonwood Grove Campground offers a peaceful and well-equipped camping experience amidst the natural beauty of Colorado.
What's on-site at Cottonwood Grove Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Cottonwood Grove Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacker | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Entrada Bench (Across From Enhanted Camp) | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Enchanted Forest | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| T Dyke | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Boulder Garden | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cottonwood Grove Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear | 594 cfs | → |
| N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr | 643 cfs | → |
| Smith Fork Near Lazear | 1 cfs | → |
| Surface Creek At Cedaredge | 43 cfs | → |
| Gunnison River At Delta | 886 cfs | → |
| Uncompahgre River At Delta | 100 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cottonwood Grove Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotchkiss 4.7 W | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hotchkiss 5wnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedaredge 1e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedaredge 1.3 E | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cedaredge 3e | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Black Canyon Of The Gunnison | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Sweitzer Lake State Park
- Confluence Park
- Olathe Community Park
- Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
- Grand Mesa National Forest
- Centennial Plaza
Boat launches
- South River Road Delta County
- Delta County
- Gunnison Forks
- Shea Road Delta County
- Orchard Boat Launch
- Chukar Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
- Fruitgrowers Reservoir
- Sweitzer Lake
- Confluence Lake
- Gunnison River
- Crawford Reservoir
- Porter Reservoir #1
Points of interest
- Eagle Rock Shelter Archaeological Site
- Cedaredge Observation Site
- Astronomy Program
- South Rim Visitor Center
- Wells Gulch
- Lands End Observatory
Paddle runs
- Gunnison River Segment 2
- The Painted Wall To The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument-Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Boundary
- West Fork Terror Creek
- Gunnison Gorge
- The Southern Boundary Of The Black Canyon Gunnison National Monument To The Painted Wall
- Roubideau Creek Segment 2
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cottonwood Grove Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cottonwood Grove Campground
Can I make reservations at Cottonwood Grove Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Cottonwood Grove Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Cottonwood Grove Campground.