Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4 campground
Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4
The campground amenities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. There are no RV hookups or dump stations available at the site. However, generators are allowed during specific hours.
Interesting facts about the area include the presence of the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range, which is home to a herd of wild horses that have roamed the area for over 200 years. Visitors can also explore the nearby Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, which offers camping, boating, and hiking opportunities.
The best time to visit Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4 is during the summer months between June and August when temperatures range from the mid-70s to low 90s. However, visitors should be prepared for potential thunderstorms and sudden changes in weather conditions.
What's on-site at Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4
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 Creek Campsite 4, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Campsite 3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Campsite 5 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Campsite 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cottonwood Creek Campsite 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4 -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River At Kane | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 371 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt | 327 cfs | → |
| Shell Creek Near Shell | 74 cfs | → |
| West Pass Creek Near Parkman | 10 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River Near St. Xavier | 1,500 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4 -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Bald Mountain Snotel | 22.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bald Mtn. | 22.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Deaver - Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burgess Junction | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Burgess Junction | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bone Springs Divide Snotel | 1.0 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
Fishing spots
- Big Horn Lake
- Tongue River Fishing West
- Tongue River Fishing East
- Bighorn Lake
- Tongue River Fishing Site
- Upper Paintrock Fishing Site
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 Creek Campsite 4 as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4
Can I make reservations at Cottonwood Creek Campsite 4?
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 Creek Campsite 4?
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 Creek Campsite 4.