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
Julia C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground away from all the noise! Beautiful views and functional services.
Brittany S
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Located next to the trail, super convenient for hiking. Bathrooms were spotless (bring a light for the night time!) and the campgrounds were lovely.
Brittany S
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Located next to the trail, super convenient for hiking. Bathrooms were spotless (bring a light for the night time!) and the campgrounds were lovely.
Fletcher P
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The hike to the abandoned mine from the campground was really cool! Beautiful location. Perfect scenic stop on our way from Phoenix to the Bay Area.
Carlos C
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice campground. It has clean bathrooms, water on the side of the road. camping spots are mostly small, make sure the size of your RV will fit on the spot you are renting. There is a dump station close by. Really quiet and dark at night if you want to see the stars.
Erik B
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Awesome campground. Not too far from southern entrance, so it’s a great first stop if you wanna trek north and see the whole park. Nice bathrooms and running water, which you won’t find it much of the central areas of park. Beautiful night sky and really close to mastodon peak hike, which I highly recommend!
Fletcher P
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The hike to the abandoned mine from the campground was really cool! Beautiful location. Perfect scenic stop on our way from Phoenix to the Bay Area.
Carlos C
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice campground. It has clean bathrooms, water on the side of the road. camping spots are mostly small, make sure the size of your RV will fit on the spot you are renting. There is a dump station close by. Really quiet and dark at night if you want to see the stars.
Erik B
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Awesome campground. Not too far from southern entrance, so it’s a great first stop if you wanna trek north and see the whole park. Nice bathrooms and running water, which you won’t find it much of the central areas of park. Beautiful night sky and really close to mastodon peak hike, which I highly recommend!
Margine H
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground very clean!!!
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
