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Cottonwood Campground Reopens for the Summer

Wyoming
Wind River/Bighorn Basin DO
Lander FO
Media Contact
BLM Office:

LANDER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the completion of the Cottonwood Campground Culvert Replacement Project. Cottonwood Campground will reopen on July 3, 2026. 

The Lander Field Office thanks the public for its patience and understanding during this major infrastructure replacement project. The field office looks forward to welcoming visitors back to Cottonwood Campground. Some minor cleanup work may occur after the holiday weekend, public access to the campground will not be impacted. 

As visitors enjoy the holiday weekend, the Lander Field Office wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July in celebrating America's 250th anniversary. 

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Cottonwood Campground Culvert Replacement Project. Courtesy of BLM Wyoming.
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Cottonwood Campground Culvert Replacement Project. Courtesy of BLM Wyoming.

The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.