Buena Vista, CO

Cottonwood Lake - PSICC (Co)

5 ratings on Recreation.gov

Availability

Each day shows how many of this campground’s sites are open.

About this spot

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

The campground is situated on a gently sloping hillside surrounded by aspen trees, within walking distance to the lake. It is a popular campground for anglers and sites fill up quickly on weekends. If the campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along road 344 half-mile west of Cottonwood Lake.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Typical weather

Cottonwood Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Cottonwood Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.46°JJanuary: average water temperature 46°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F39°MMarch: average water temperature 39°F53°AApril: average water temperature 53°F46°MMay: average water temperature 46°F58°JJune: average water temperature 58°F56°JJuly: average water temperature 56°F55°AAugust: average water temperature 55°F54°SSeptember: average water temperature 54°F52°OOctober: average water temperature 52°F45°NNovember: average water temperature 45°F38°DDecember: average water temperature 38°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 28 field-sample stations

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