Cottonwood (California)

census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States

Cottonwood is a city in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.

Get in

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.

Get around

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

See

  • 🌍 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.

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Go next

Routes through Cottonwood
Redding ← Anderson ←  N  S  → Red Bluff → Sacramento


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