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California
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Inside Inyo National Forest
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Cottonwood Pass Walk In Campground
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Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area at 10,000 ft. elevation, this trailhead campground has 18 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike into Golden Trout Wilderness. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include bear food storage lockers, tent pads, tables, fire grates, piped water, and vault toilets One night stay limit.
WHITNEY PORTAL
~18 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
ONION VALLEY
~42 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Cottonwood Pass Trailhead Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Cottonwood Lakes Walk In Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Golden Trout Camp
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Tuttle Creek Campground
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Tuttle Creek Campground
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Boulder Creek RV Resort
~16 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
