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
T P
VerifiedDecember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Sight was listed as 25 ft. Just a little over. Campground not designed for trailers. Posts for site numbers are in the turning radius for backup. Several of the numbers were down. Might be more cost effective to paint or use thermoplastic stencils.
Julie H
VerifiedDecember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Stayed at B31. Great campground with water. Saw lots of stars and kangaroo rats at night.
Robert C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very, very tight spaces even for a 26' RV. There is no reason to use hundreds of boulders to restrict every turn. Good grief, it's not foliage it's just dirt!
Julie H
VerifiedDecember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Stayed at B31. Great campground with water. Saw lots of stars and kangaroo rats at night.
Robert C
VerifiedDecember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very, very tight spaces even for a 26' RV. There is no reason to use hundreds of boulders to restrict every turn. Good grief, it's not foliage it's just dirt!
Dylan L
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Loved our stay!
Yu-Hung H
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsite near restroom but not so close for quiet consideration. We have 2 small tents and 1 medium tent which suited the place perfectly. Nice amenities such as table and fire ring. Be aware of checking clothes and sleep systems for cold weather. Then, you will have a wonderful night to sleep with lots of stars!
Dylan L
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Loved our stay!
Yu-Hung H
VerifiedDecember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsite near restroom but not so close for quiet consideration. We have 2 small tents and 1 medium tent which suited the place perfectly. Nice amenities such as table and fire ring. Be aware of checking clothes and sleep systems for cold weather. Then, you will have a wonderful night to sleep with lots of stars!
Emily A
VerifiedDecember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quiet and private campsite with water about 1 hr drive from the other campgrounds. I liked that the site wasn’t near any features that may lead to other visitors walking through my camp
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 3, 2026
