Cottonwood site. Campsite with picnic table and campsite post marker.

Cottonwood Canyon Campground | Utah

Overview

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.

Recreation

The Joe’s Valley Bouldering area offers world class bouldering opportunities with over 188 bouldering sites and 9.7 miles of social trails in the area. To the west continuing up the main road is Joe's Valley Reservoir located in the National Forest, and to the east is the San Rafael Swell. Experiences in the Swell include rock climbing, canyoneering, red rock arches, and other formations. The National Forest offers fishing and winter sports inlcuding backcountry skiing and snowmobiling. Both provide offroad experiences with varying trails for UTVs/ATVs that lead to different destinations like vistas or historical sites. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 636-3600.

Photos

Cottonwood Canyon campground entrance sign Cottonwood Canyon campground entrance sign BLM Price Field Office
Cottonwood campground information kiosks and fee collection tube. Cottonwood campground information kiosks and fee collection tube. BLM Price Field Office
Cottonwood Canyon campground entrance sign Cottonwood Canyon campground entrance sign BLM Price Field Office
Cottonwood site. Campsite with picnic table and campsite post marker. Cottonwood site. Campsite with picnic table and campsite post marker. BLM Price Field Office

Contact Us

This site is managed by Price Field Office; visit their page for office hours and directions.
[email protected]

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

Iconograph of a tent.
CAMPING
Iconograph of a figure climbing a rock wall
CLIMBING
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HIKING
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ICE CLIMBING
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
SNOWMOBILE
SNOWMOBILE

Geographic Coordinates

39.290016, -111.177592

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.