Cottonwood

Getting there

The only main way to get into Cottonwood is by car.

By car From the north: On I-5 S, drive down from Redding for 14.4 miles. From the south: On I-5 N, drive up from Sacramento for 144.7 miles.

Getting around

Cottonwood is small, so it is good to walk, bicycle, or drive a car to get around.

See

1 Coleman National Fish Hatchery, 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Road. Open for self-guided tours 7:30AM to dusk. The largest salmon hatchery in the lower 48 states, this hatchery has got a lot to offer. The primary adronomous fish that are hatched here include chinook salmon and steelhead trout. Old Town Cottonwood. This area captures the history of Cottonwood very well. A wide variety of events are held here (history-themed, of course).

Do

The closest fishing access is on the Sacramento River, about 8 miles away. You can also go boating, or combine the two. Around Cottonwood, you can also go hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Buy

Gas Point Market, 19980 Gas Point Rd., ☏ +1 530 347-4331. Holiday Quality Food Mart, 20639 Gas Point Rd., ☏ +1 530 374-3014.

Eat

1 Roger's Frosty, 3309 Main St., ☏ +1 530 347-3417. 10AM–10PM daily.

Sleep

1 Alamo Motel and RV Park, 3818 Main St., ☏ +1 530 347-3827. 2 Travelers Motel, 3910 Main St., ☏ +1 530 347-3003, [email protected].