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Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas

Smoot, Wyoming · Lincoln County · Facility

This area offers approximately 5 miles of trails open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than 50 inch width. Trail #4202 follows the scenic Cottonwood Creek drainage providing hunting access, in the fall to the Upper Cottonwood, Sohare, and Dog Creek drainages. Trail #4203 traverses a high ridge and accesses the Upper …

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About Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas

This area offers approximately 5 miles of trails open to Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than 50 inch width. Trail #4202 follows the scenic Cottonwood Creek drainage providing hunting access, in the fall to the Upper Cottonwood, Sohare, and Dog Creek drainages. Trail #4203 traverses a high ridge and accesses the Upper Fish Creek Area. Other forms of non-motorized recreation allowed are, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hunting (seasonally).[Caution: the Cottonwood and Upper Fish Creek areas are located in Grizzly Bear country]

Plan Your Visit to Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas

Heading to Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas?

No central reservation system listed for Cottonwood/Fish Creek Areas. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/264303) for the latest entry policy and availability.