COTTONWOOD RECREATION

Cottonwood is fortunate to have many tourist and recreational benefits. There are seven public golf courses within 20 miles driving distance. Camping, mountain and rock climbing as well as gold panning are added bonuses for those who want to get back to nature.

Located just east of downtown is the Coleman Fish Hatchery, the largest federal hatchery of its type in the United States. One can see acres of spawning ponds for fingerling salmon, steelhead and trout. The Sacramento River provides some of the northwest's best salmon, steelhead and trout. The Sacramento River provides some of the northwest's best salmon, steelhead and trout fishing with resorts dotting the shoreline around Balls ferry. Cottonwood Creek is also noted for its fishing and great swimming holes.

To the north is Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake which provide excellent fishing, water skiing, houseboating and camping. Shasta dam is a major engineering wonder and attracts many tourists each year.

Cottonwood uses its fine school facilities for recreational programs that benefit both young and old. The swimming pool facilities provide recreational swimming, swimming lessons and safety courses. The community park has little League fields, barbecue facilities and a brand new Community Center Building which is used by residents throughout the year.

Cottonwood's Chamber of Commerce provides plenty of community events. A leading event is Annual Rodeo Week held the week leading up to Mothers day each year. It begins with a western art auction and continues with "Ladies Night Out" - a fashion show/ auction, the town barbecue and dance, the children's parade, the town parade and winds up with a two-day rodeo. Street fairs and business fairs are blended with the rural atmosphere that attracts people to Cottonwood.