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
M J
VerifiedDecember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great place and clean facilities
Dan S
VerifiedDecember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A bit far from the rest of the stuff in the park, but the Campground is great.
Scott S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Cottonwood is always a lovely spot!
Michael S
VerifiedDecember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A great campground, close to Interstate 10. I use Cottonwood as a stop to and from LA to Texas
Nancy P
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful area with great hiking and biking. Be sure to hike as the sun rises. The shifting colors on the rock faces are spectacular!
Brittany M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My boyfriend and I have camped here quite a few times and love it each time! We always get a spot that we like and enjoy just being outside together.
Joanne R
VerifiedDecember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
this is great spot the parking area can fit 2 cars vertical and 1 car parallel. so we were able to use that space for our friends who visited for dinner. spot is wide and clean, not much privacy from neighbors and they can be loud but we were okay with it. loved our stay to go on short hikes at joshua tree ntnl park. running water flush toilets soap that smells good! luxury!! thank you joshua tree and cottonwood!
Carolyn H
VerifiedDecember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Such a wonderful campground and so quiet! Everybody has a view and the grounds are kept clean.
Arvind G
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean sites and restrooms. Weather when we visited (just before Thanksgiving) was great. Not too cold, but chill enough to enough a fire. No bugs. Beautiful night sky. All major attractions in Joshua Tree NP are in the north part of the park so this area was relatively quiet.
Jeanine D
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It gets dark early in California if you arrive make sure to have a flash light.
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
