'''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''', [http://www.fws.gov/coleman/]. 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

  • Bowman Store. 8371 Bowman Rd.. 1 530 347-3458.

  • Cottonwood Computers. 650 Main St.. 1 530 347-0416.

  • Gas Point Market. 9980 Gas Point Rd.. 1 530 347-4331.

  • Holiday Quality Food Mart. 0639 Gas Point Rd.. 1 530 374-3014.

  • Payless Grocery Store and Gas. 495 Main St.. 1 530 347-4670.

    Eat

  • Giant Orange Cafe. 836 Kappa Ct.. 1 530 275-4200.

  • Roger's Frosty. 309 Main St.. 1 530 347-3417.

  • Bowman Country Kitchen. 8367 Bowman Rd. #A. 1 530 347-6837.

  • Old Town Eatery. 0828 Front St.. 1 530 347-4499.

  • La Corona Mexican Food. 800 Main St.. 1 530 347-6036.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • Alamo Motel and RV Park. 818 Main St.. 1 530 347-3827.

  • Travelers Motel. 910 Main St.. 1 530 347-3003.

    Get out