COTTONWOOD GROUP PICNIC SITE

About

Overview Cottonwood Group Picnic Site is located next to scenic Cottonwood Lake on the Salt River Mountains, surrounded by the forests of western Wyoming. Recreation The lake offers great canoeing and boating for smaller craft, as well as fishing for brook and cutthroat trout. Hiking, mountain biking, off-road vehicle and horseback riding trails are in the area. Facilities This day-use picnic site can accommodate up to 25 guests and 8-10 vehicles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A group overnight campsite is available for reservations here . Natural Features The picnic site is located above Cottonwood Lake, near the peaceful North Fork Creek. A forest of pines and aspens offers shade, and vibrant summer wildflowers are abundant. The Bridger-Teton National Forest offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for outdoor recreation. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• dump station

  Dump station

  21 mi

• fuel station

  Sinclair

  7.7 mi

• propane

  Suburban Propane

  9.4 mi

• grocery

  Broulim's

  8.9 mi

• trailhead

  Slide Lake Th

  0.6 mi

• attraction

  Afton Wyoming Family History Center

  8.3 mi

• recreation site

  Cottonwood Lake Picnic Area

  < 0.1 mi

Contact & access

• 671 North Washington · AFTON, WY 83110
• 307-886-5300