Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground

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Inyo National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Inyo National Forest Fees: $10.00 per night during summer season. Status: closed Reservations: No reservations. Self-register at campground. Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area, the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead campground has 13 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike to Cottonwood Lakes. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent pads, tables, fire grates, and toilet facilities. Potable water available. The backpackers walk in campsites share parking with the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead. Rules: - One night stay limit at campgrounds. - Campfires only in metal fire rings provided - Wood gathering is prohibited - Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36") Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20692 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.