Provides access to: Cottonwood Creek Trail #127, Cougar Peak Trail #125, and Cottonwood Loop Trail #128. Cottonwood Meadows Lake is nearby. Parking area is adequate for trailer turnaround and signed trail directions are present.

The Cottonwood Creek Trailhead, located 40 minutes northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, accesses the Cottonwood Trail System, This trail system is open to hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. 

There are no amenities, except for a parking area with room for trailer turnaround. Dispersed camping is allowed at the trailhead. 

There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.