Bureau of Land Management · Utah
Cottonwood Canyon Campground
Bureau of Land Management · Utah, United States
- Elevation
- 6,581 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Snowmobile Trails, Snowmobile
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
BLM campground. This campground is one of two campgrounds located within the New Joe's bouldering area. This is a world famous bouldering area and is a major draw for the local communities. There are an abundance of activities to participate in nearby. This campground is located west of the San Rafael Swell and east of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. It is centrally located and provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Fees
This facility is first come first serve and accepts cash and check using the fee tube at the information kiosk as well as Scan & Pay to allow for credit card use. The fee is $15 per night per individual site.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 18° | -2° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 20° | 0° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 28° | 12° | 75° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 33° | 14° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 44° | 28° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 83° | 55° | 41° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 90° | 63° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 61° | 49° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 78° | 54° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 39° | 24° | 76° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 33° | 8° | 64° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 19° | 1° | 56° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Cottonwood Canyon Bouldering · 0.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bouldering · 3.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Joes Valley Loop · 6.0 mi as the crow flies
Reeder Trail 9.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Reeder Trailhead · 6.0 mi as the crow flies
Reeder Trail 9.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Rock Canyon Trailhead · 8.5 mi as the crow flies
Rock Canyon 4.4 mi Hike · Drive there
All 156 trails in BLM lands in Utah · All 381 trails in Manti-La Sal National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- New Joes Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 3 mi
- Pavilion B Group Site · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Joes Valley Pavilion Group Site a · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 2 sites
- Joes Valley Reservoir · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 62 sites
- Orange Olsen · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 2 sites
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