Cottonwood Lake Campground Access provides a first-come, first-served 25-site facility at 9,553 feet elevation with vault toilets and picnic tables, situated within walking distance of Cottonwood Lake and South Cottonwood Creek for fishing and paddling activities.

No potable water is available, so visitors must bring adequate drinking water; firewood is available for purchase at the host site for $10 per bundle.

If the main campground is full, dispersed camping is permitted along County Road 344 starting 1 mile west of the campground, with additional creek-side sites available further down the road.