About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 59
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2026 Season availability
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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
Ruth W
VerifiedNovember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I appreciated the night I spent in the campground, though I would have loved to get another night. I was definitely surprised at how filthy the restrooms were, but assumed it was because I was arriving on a Sunday evening and knew the park had been very busy the day before. Otherwise I was really happy with the site, campground and surrounding trails to explore.
rajiv b
VerifiedNovember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean bathrooms , close to hiking, and very quiet
Jason S
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Don't expect it to be quiet during quiet hours!
Janet G
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed at Cottonwood in hopes of a successful evening of Stargazing. We knew the moon would be up so we were looking before it started to rise. The campsite was clean and had parking. We plan on returning- for a New moon and look forward to a fire in the firepit.
Harry N
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Cottonwood was, when we stayed here, midweek end of october 2023, a nice and quiet campground. I liked it. We stayed on loop 2 with a tent. Level lots. I wold stay here again and would recommend it to anyone of my best friends!
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
