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Cottonwood Creek

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Other Names

South Hills, Dry Creek, Cherry Spring, North Cottonwood Creek, Indian Springs

Last Known StatusClosed For Season

This section of BLM land offers a couple designated staging areas with trails that eventually connect into the Sawtooth National Forest. The terrain here mainly consists of sagebrush and rolling hills but if you keep heading south the vegetation will change into some nice forest scenery and eventually tie into the South Hills.

There is no fee charged to park at Cottonwood Creek or Indian Springs but there are no services, so bring shade and water. This area also closes to motorized use around mid January through mid March but exact dates vary so call first before heading out.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesIdaho OHV Registration Sticker
Dates OpenMarch 16 - January 16
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedNoA non-resident registration sticker must be purchased. (As of January 2020, Idaho no longer honors stickers from other states.)
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Permitted
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
MX Helmet RequiredYouth Onlyrequired for persons under 18 by state law
(RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingNo Restriction(camp anywhere)
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedvehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement
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TERRAIN

Approx Size25,600 acres (40 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail20
Climate TypeDesert
Elevation4150 to 5600 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has little sandy areas.Little
MudThe trail has some mud after it rains.Some
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has little rocks.Little
TreesThe trail has no trees.None
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis BLM land has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis BLM land has some roads.Some
IntersectionsThis trail has some intersections.Some
Rider TrafficThe BLM land has some rider traffic on typical days.Some
ShadeThis BLM land has no shaded areas.None
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards not marked)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandBLM

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (NE)Rock Creek General Store (208) 423-5659
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (NE)Rock Creek General Store (208) 423-5659
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (SW)Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs (208) 655-4337
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (SW)Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs (208) 655-4337
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (SW)Nat-Soo-Pah Hot Springs (208) 655-4337
Primitive Camping CampgroundTwin Falls, ID
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (NE)Rock Creek General Store (208) 423-5659

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Prosfree, lots of parking space
Consno shade in staging areas
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityTwin Falls, ID
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Twin Falls, ID
1) Take Blue Lakes Blvd/N 3000 south about 10 miles
2) Turn left (east) onto E2800N, continue 1.6 miles
3) Cottonwood Creek Staging Area is on the right (south).

For Indian Springs Staging Area:
4) Continue east past Cottonwood Creek Staging area 3.7 miles
5) Indian Springs Staging area is on the right (south).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - Burley Field Office
15 East 200 South
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 735-2060
blm_id_burleyoffice@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The Cottonwood Creek trails head south and eventually connect to the South Hills Area. Photo Submitted 8/4/2019 (Thanks!)

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

Both Cottonwood Creek and Indian Springs staging areas have plenty of room for trailers and RVs to park. There are no services so bring water and shade.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The Cottonwood Creek area is closed to motorized use from mid January through mid March. Exact opening dates may vary so call first before heading out.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The area is mostly rolling hills covered with sage and scrub brush. There are no trees up here until you reach the South Hills Area.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

Both staging areas have plenty of room for trailers and RVs to park. There are no services so bring water, shade and pack out what you bring.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

This is the entrance for Indian Springs Road Staging Area.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The vegetation starts out with the typical sage and scrub brush but if you keep heading south the landscape will change to an aspen forest with green meadows.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

This staging area is located off North Cottonwood Creek Road.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

This staging area is located off Indian Springs Road.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The is another view of the staging area off Indian Springs Road.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The staging areas are located off the highway, making it easy to get in and out.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

The trails here are mostly hard packed and rocky 4x4 trails.

Cottonwood Creek Trail Photo

Cottonwood Creek Trail

Another view of the staging areas.

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