About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 59
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (1105)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and excellent stargazing opportunities, making it a favorite among campers. Many visitors enjoyed the nearby hiking trails and the campground's peaceful atmosphere, noting the friendly park rangers and accessible restroom facilities. Some challenges include parking difficulties for larger vehicles and a lack of amenities nearby, but overall, guests recommend it for its beautiful location and enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and excellent stargazing opportunities, making it a favorite among campers. Many visitors enjoyed the nearby hiking trails and the campground's peaceful atmosphere, noting the friendly park rangers and accessible restroom facilities. Some challenges include parking difficulties for larger vehicles and a lack of amenities nearby, but overall, guests recommend it for its beautiful location and enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Jennifer E
VerifiedJanuary 30, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Loved this spot! You could fit two cars but there was parking! Right next to the bathrooms! I recommend
Jake H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The site B-15 is open a curve and inappropriate for rigs that have driver side slide outs .. This should be put into the description as it caused a lot of trouble and a possible citation for road blockage
Jake H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The site B-15 is open a curve and inappropriate for rigs that have driver side slide outs .. This should be put into the description as it caused a lot of trouble and a possible citation for road blockage
Barbara J
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We really like Cottonwood Campground because it’s quiet and less crowded than the other campgrounds in Joshua Tree NP, but close enough to enjoy the entire park. Plus it takes reservations, which we need with our 25’ trailer.
Barbara J
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We really like Cottonwood Campground because it’s quiet and less crowded than the other campgrounds in Joshua Tree NP, but close enough to enjoy the entire park. Plus it takes reservations, which we need with our 25’ trailer.
Annette A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice, clean and safe campground. Easy access to hikes and visitor's center. Warm water and showers would have been a nice part of the trip.
Annette A
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice, clean and safe campground. Easy access to hikes and visitor's center. Warm water and showers would have been a nice part of the trip.
Francis M
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Campground was clean and beautiful. We didnt choose a flat spot for the sprinter camper. Seems strange that the people at the visitor center, who were friendly and helpful could neither help us get reservations nor was there internet to make a reservation in the visitor center. You have to drive > 5 mi to get a signal to reserve a sight you can’t see. Makes no sense. I would have gladly paid extra for internet use or help with the reservation. The dump site was a blessing!
Francis M
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Campground was clean and beautiful. We didnt choose a flat spot for the sprinter camper. Seems strange that the people at the visitor center, who were friendly and helpful could neither help us get reservations nor was there internet to make a reservation in the visitor center. You have to drive > 5 mi to get a signal to reserve a sight you can’t see. Makes no sense. I would have gladly paid extra for internet use or help with the reservation. The dump site was a blessing!
Ryan R
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pros
Very well maintained and well designed campground. Easy to locate even when arriving in the dark. Nice big stone picnic table and fire pit for each site. Paved parking spots so you ain’t have to drive off road to your site. Beautiful view of the stars.
Cons
South end of the park so was perfect for one night, but wouldn’t be as good for multiple nights considering so much of the park is 30-60min drive from campsite. Sites are not super private (close to road/other sites/not a lot of foliage). Can be noisy if you have jerks around.
Location Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Address:
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States
The park headquarters address is not the physical address of the campground. To get to the campground, take Interstate 10 to the I-10 exit 168 Mecca/Twentynine Palms exit and follow signs to Joshua Tree National Park. The exit is 25 miles east of Indio, California.
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 10, with the I-10 exit 168 Mecca/Twentynine Palms exit located approximately 25 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.75 / -115.825
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
