Cottonwood Park Campground

📌 Owyhee Area 📍 42.910736,-115.885324 ⛰ 2,360 ft

Cottonwood Park Campground is an Idaho Power recreation facility. It is situated on the shore of CJ Strike Reservoir. Cottonwood Park Campground has been here for years, however they are in the process of completing a major up-grade and expansion. It is still gravel, sand and boulder covered with quite a few cottonwood trees but has been expanded with new tables, fire pits with grills and a new vault style toilet yet to be installed. We took our pictures February, 2010, so you will have to use your imagination and picture the cottonwood trees with leaves.

Amenities

Campsites

There are 34 camping sites, each with a picnic table, fire pit and grill. Each camping site is bordered by large boulders. A couple of these are group sites equipped with multiple tables.

Water

There is drinking water available.

Restroom

There is one vault style toilet with another planned to be complete before summer. We found the existing one to be clean and well maintained.

Electricity

Pets

Pets are welcome on a leash.

Picnic Area

Yes, there is a picnic area near the boat launch.

Handicap Access

Only the outhouses.

RV Dump Site

There is an RV dump station at Locust Park just below CJ Strike dam.

Host On-Site

Yes

Phone Service

There is cell phone reception in this campground, but limited. There is no pay phone at this campground, however there is one at North Park Campground or Bruneau nearby.

Garbage Services

Dumpster available.

Recreation

Fishing

Fishing is available from the shoreline, docks and boats for several species including bass, trout and crappie.

Boating

The marina is greatly improved with new dock facilities and a 40 foot wide ramp. The only group shelter is located at the marina.

Swimming

There is no beach here, however, I am sure campers would find plenty of water to play in. Just watch out for the fishermen!

Hiking

There are no real trails but we hiked on some of the primitive roads and four-wheeler trails.

Recreation

The primary attractions here are fishing, camping, bird watching and water sports.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule

Summer rate of $8.00 per day and Winter rate of $4. Seniors receive a $2 summer discount and a $1 winter discount. Disabled Veterans receive a 50% discount. This pricing is as of 2017, however, Idaho Power seems to change pricing often.

Reservations

Idaho Power has just gone to an on-line reservation system, check it out.

Fees & Res.

Idaho Power has an on-line reservation system, check it out.

Getting There

Cottonwood Park campground is located 24 miles south of Mountain Home. From I-84 take exit 95 at Mountain Home. Travel south on Hwy 51 for 21 miles to Bruneau. From Bruneau continue traveling west on Hwy 51 for about 2 miles. Take Hwy 78 right for about 2 or 3 miles to a gravel road on your right side. There is a sign for the campground marking the road. It is a good mile to Cottonwood Park campground and marina. Check out this GoogleMap.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.