Cottonwood Camp campground
Cottonwood Camp
Reservations are not accepted at Cottonwood Camp, and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advisable to arrive early, especially during peak seasons, to secure a spot. The best time to visit this campground is during the spring and fall months when the weather is pleasant and the surrounding nature is at its most vibrant. However, it is important for campers to be cautious of flash floods and thunderstorms in the area, which are more common during the monsoon season in July and August.
Cottonwood Camp offers a serene camping experience, with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, restrooms, and drinking water. It is important to note that reservations are not accepted, so it is recommended to arrive early. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall, while being cautious of potential flash floods and thunderstorms during the monsoon season.
What's on-site at Cottonwood Camp
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 Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf Station | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Writings Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| North Ponil Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chase Canyon Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Ponil Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cottonwood Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ponil Creek Near Cimarron | 0 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 12 cfs | → |
| Vermejo River Near Dawson | 2 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam | 19 cfs | → |
| Rayado Creek Near Cimarron | 2 cfs | → |
| Costilla Creek Below Costilla Dam | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cottonwood Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Shuree Snotel | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Eagle Nest | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Shuree | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Tolby | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tolby | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Red River Pass #2 | 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
- Cimarron Canyon State Park
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Vietnam Veterans' Memorial State Park
- Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
- Ski Area
- Wilderness Wheeler Peak
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 Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cottonwood Camp
Can I make reservations at Cottonwood Camp?
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 Camp?
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 Camp.