Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground campground
Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground
Nearby Points of Interest: The area is filled with a plethora of exciting outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, and swimming. The campground is located near several popular hiking trails, such as Grapevine Canyon and Spirit Mountain. The nearby Colorado River offers excellent fishing opportunities for those looking to catch striped bass, catfish, and sunfish. Visitors can also explore the nearby Hoover Dam and historic Boulder City.
Campground Amenities: Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground offers 29 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The campground has potable water, flush toilets, and showers. There is also a boat launch ramp and a dock for boating enthusiasts. The campground is pet-friendly, but dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
Interesting Facts: The Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground is named after the native cottonwood trees that grow in the area. Cottonwood trees are known for their unique ability to absorb water, which helps to prevent soil erosion and provides a natural habitat for a variety of wildlife. The area is also home to many ancient petroglyphs, which are rock carvings created by Native Americans over a thousand years ago.
Best Time to Visit and Average Temperatures: The best time to visit Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground is from March to May and from September to November when the weather is mild, and the crowds are thin. The average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s to low 80s. During the summer months, temperatures can soar above 100 degrees, making it uncomfortable for outdoor activities. The winter months can be chilly, with temperatures dropping below freezing at night. It is advisable to check weather conditions and plan accordingly before visiting the campground.
What's on-site at Cottonwood Cove Upper 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 Cove Upper Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Cove - Lake Mead National Rec Area | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Knob Hill Dispersed | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Katherine Landing - Lake Mead National Rec Area | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Katherine Landing Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Below Davis Dam | 5,050 cfs | → |
| Caruthers C Nr Ivanpah Ca | · | → |
| Las Vegas Wash At Pabco Rd Nr Henderson | 269 cfs | → |
| Lv Wash Ab Three Kids Wash Blw Henderson | 204 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash Overflow At Lake Las Vegas Inlet | · | → |
| Lv Wash Blw Lake Las Vegas Nr Boulder City Nv | 251 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
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 Cove Upper Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cottonwood Cove Upper Campground
Can I make reservations at Cottonwood Cove Upper 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 Cove Upper 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 Cove Upper Campground.