State: Wyoming
Short Name: Little Cottonwood Group CG
Open: Seasonal
About: Little Cottonwood Group Campground is located in beautiful Snake River Canyon just 30 miles southwest of Jackson, Wyoming, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Tall pines and aspens provide partial shade and summer wildflowers are abundant. The Snake River is below the campground, down the hillside. Fly-fishing for cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout is a popular activity on the river, as is whitewater rafting and kayaking. A boat launch ramp is nearby.
This campground provides vault toilets, potable water, and garbage service, but no electricity. One group site is reservable, accommodating up to 40 people with picnic tables, a fire ring, and a food storage box. Parking area is dirt and can hold 10 vehicles or 5 vehicles and 5 trailers.
Jackson Hole is a quick drive north, with restaurants, groceries, shops, galleries, and ski resorts with summer activities. Grand Teton National Park is approximately 50 miles north, with boating, fishing, hiking, canoeing, and outstanding mountain scenery.
Fees: See Forest Service website
Usage: Heavy
Water: None
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions: Take Highway 191/89/26 south from Jackson, Wyoming, 13 miles to Hoback Junction. Turn right on Highway 26/89 and drive down Snake River Canyon 17 miles. Campground is on the south side of the road.