Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

About Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

A 60-acre Sandhills lake ringed by 180 acres of rolling, partly wooded hills, open to power boating and well used by birders. Remote enough that the stars are a reason to stay; northern pike and yellow perch are in the water.

Things to do

• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🛝 Playground
• 🚤 Boat Ramp

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

• Basic
• Primitive

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits

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Nearby state parks

• Bowring Ranch State Historical Park
• Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
• Walgren Lake State Recreation Area
• Smith Falls State Park
• Chadron State Park
• Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area