Cottonwood is a city in Shasta County in the Shasta Cascades region of California.
The only main way to get into Cottonwood is 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.
Cottonwood is small, so it is good to walk, bicycle, or drive a car to get around.
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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