Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Hand-propelled boats only may access the waters of this 37-acre alpine lake
Cottonwood Lake lies south of Cottonwood Pass along the South Cottonwood drainage. The lake covers 37 acres that accommodate hand-propelled boats. A gravel/dirt boat ramp is located on the northern side of the lake. Fishing is good in the lake and various streams in the area. A campground and picnic ground exist in the immediate area of the lake. Hiking, biking and four-wheel driving may be enjoyed in the surrounding terrain.
Directions from Buena Vista: Drive west 7 miles on Highway 306; and then turn south 4 miles on County Road 344 to Cottonwood Lake.
Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available:
June through October
(NOTE: boat ramp)
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Normally Accessible:
October through December
(NOTE: services limited (no water or trash))
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Colorado Trail (North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Cr - This segment of the Colorado Trail is known as #13, and leads south from North Cottonwood Creek to Chalk Creek. This segment provides access to Mt. Yale and Mt. Princeton fourteeners.
Cottonwood Lake Campground - The immediate area surrounding Cottonwood Lake Campground is wooded by small aspen trees. The site is located in the central Rocky Mountains.
Poplar Gulch Trail - The Poplar Gulch Trail leads north miles from St. Elmo to South Cottonwood Creek. It traverses 2 scenic valleys and over a high saddle for views of the Sawatch Mountain Range.
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