MONTANA IS CALLING

Experience Fly Fishing & Hunting At Its Best

MONTANA IS CALLING

Experience Fly Fishing & Hunting At Its Best

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Fly Fishing

Guided & DIY Trips

Bighorn Valley's Most Robust Services

  • 3 Mile Fly Shop
  • Guided Trips
  • Drift Boat Rentals
  • All Inclusive Training Programs
  • Shuttles
  • Boat & Trailer Storage
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Lodging

Cabins, Glamping, RV Sites, OG Camping 

Accommodations for All

  • 14 Unique Cabins that sleep from 2-20: Full Kitchens, Private Bathrooms, Outdoor Social Space w/ BBQ grill
  • Glamping Tents: Fully equipped tents for one of a kind experience
  • Full Hook Up RV Sites
  • OG Camping
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18 Acres of Excitement 

18-Acres to Experience

  • Fly Fishing Golf: Perfect training exercise for casting
  • Fishing on the Porch: Daily Q&A with our local legends
  • Horseshoes & Calf Roping
  • Archery
  • Kid Zone
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Fly Fishing

Guided & DIY Trips

Bighorn Valley's Most Robust Services

  • 3 Mile Fly Shop
  • Guided Trips
  • Drift Boat Rentals
  • All Inclusive Training Programs
  • Shuttles
  • Boat & Trailer Storage
home-lodging

Lodging

Cabins, RV Slips & Camping

Accommodations for All

  • 14 Unique Cabins that sleep from 2-20: Full Kitchens, Private Bathrooms, Outdoor Social Space w/ BBQ grill
  • Glamping Tents: Fully equipped tents for one of a kind experience
  • Full Hook Up RV Sites
  • OG Camping
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camp experience

Rental & Shuttle Rates

18-Acres to Experience

  • Fly Fishing Golf: Perfect training exercise for casting
  • Fishing on the Porch: Daily Q&A with our local legends
  • Horseshoes & Calf Roping
  • Archery
  • Kid Zone

Fly Fishing On The Bighorn River

Experience the best blue ribbon trout river in the West! The first thirteen miles–from Afterbay Access to Bighorn Access–have more trout per mile and a bigger average trout size than any other river in Montana.

Fly Fishing On The Bighorn River

Experience the best blue ribbon trout river in the West! The first thirteen miles–from Afterbay Access to Bighorn Access–have more trout per mile and a bigger average trout size than any other river in Montana.

Fly Fishing On The Bighorn River

Experience the best blue ribbon trout river in the West! The first thirteen miles–from Afterbay Access to Bighorn Access–have more trout per mile and a bigger average trout size than any other river in Montana.

About Cottonwood - A Bighorn Tradition

Cottonwood Camp’s storied history dates back to when the Bighorn River ran wild.  Since Yellowtail Dam’s construction we’ve welcomed anglers seeking Montana’s Big Sky bliss from across the globe.  Our 18 acres, surrounded by 300 acres of Bighorn Nat'l Rec Land, offer an unmatched experience in the Bighorn Valley.  Put simply, "we are for the people!"  Cottonwood provides the accommodations, services and resources for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy their tailor made Montana adventure.  
 

We offer freedom and flexibility for a tailor-made experience! Whether you want an action-packed day on the Bighorn, a relaxing day on the Lake, or just need an escape from your day-to-day. The Bighorn River has it all. We know you’ll love the unique experience that only Cottonwood Camp can deliver.

Why choose Cottonwood over the rest?

  • Our 14 cabins offer fully equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, and outdoor space with BBQ grills. You won’t find this flexibility & freedom anywhere else on the Bighorn!
  • “Camp Experience” designed to enhance your adventure with countless activities & amenities, including, the West’s first Fly Fishing golf course, archery, horseshoes, roping calves, kid centric activities, crop circle community firepit, Fishing on the Porch to start each day at 7am with our on site fishing guides.
  • 3 Mile Fly Shop designed and outfitted to provide anglers exactly what they need to achieve success on the Bighorn.  Our passionate team is available around the clock to talk shop, fish tales and beyond.  We offer guided trips, drift boat rentals, shuttles and more.  
  • Fly School opportunities where anglers can sharpen their skillset through immersive training with our instructor 3rd generation Montanan, Richard Moats.  
  • Surreal location adjacent to 3 Mile Access with 360 views of wildlife filled fields, Bighorn & Pryor mountains.
  • Our decked out 16’x20’ canvas wall glamping tents make a perfect base camp for any adventure.  Complete with private firepits, BBQ grills, pellet stoves and more. 

 

BIGHORN WATER FLOW

BIGHORN WEATHER

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Fort Smith, US
8:52 am, May 20, 2024
temperature icon 74°F
clear sky
Humidity 67 %
Pressure 1012 mb
Wind 8 mph
Wind Gust: 0 mph
Visibility: 0 km
Sunrise: 6:09 am
Sunset: 8:19 pm

BIGHORN WATER HEIGHT

About Cottonwood

A Bighorn Tradition

Cottonwood Camp is nestled under towering cottonwood trees on twenty-two acres of well-kept lawns, surrounded by uninhabited fields and marshes, within sight and walking distance of the Bighorn River. We have thirteen lodging units–all complete with full kitchens, 11 with full baths. There are sixteen recreational vehicle sites and a large camping area. We have two large bath houses, with modern restroom and shower facilities, as well as a coin operated laundry mat.

Latest News

Fishing Reports, Tips, And Other Ramblings

Mighty fly fishing on the Mighty Bighorn!

Attention all Anglers! Cottonwood Camp fishing on the Bighorn River is officially open April 15th!

Attention all Anglers! This year, Cottonwood Camp is thrilled to announce that we will be open for business from April 15th for the entire season, offering anglers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Montana on the mighty Bighorn River. Get  after it–those rainbow and brown trout are calling!

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Warning! MONTANA TRAVEL ADVISORY

A NEW FLY-FISHING DESTINATION IS RISING ON THE BIG HORN RIVER!   MANY OF YOU HAVE COME YEAR AFTER YEAR AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSSINESS!  WE ARE UPGRADING THE AREA TO IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL ENJOYMENT.   I PERSONALLY WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO YOUR TRIP, maybe discussing a fly pattern, how to fish it maybe where in…

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Late May Fishing Report 2021

Flows have dropped to 2000 CFS but the fish don’t seem to mind. It’s that time of year again for the rainbow spawn! So please be mindful of the spawn and stay off the reds. Try avoiding the clear patches of gravel and let these fish reproduce. Dry fly fishing is starting to make its…