Cottonwood Campground — photo spot in 5775 CO-325, Rifle, CO 81650, USA
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground is a gateway to Colorado River canyon scenery near Rifle. Shoot river-and-meadow compositions, campfire silhouettes, and roadside wildflower frames with the surrounding high-desert buttes. Best light is sunrise/sunset for warm contrast and long shadows; weekdays reduce campground traffic. Access is drive-in via CO-325—arrive early for the best parking spots and to scout quiet pull-offs.
Cottonwood Campground
Cottonwood Campground is a gateway to Colorado River canyon scenery near Rifle. Shoot river-and-meadow compositions, campfire silhouettes, and roadside wildflower frames with the surrounding high-desert buttes. Best light is sunrise/sunset for warm contrast and long shadows; weekdays reduce campground traffic. Access is drive-in via CO-325—arrive early for the best parking spots and to scout quiet pull-offs.