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
Michele A
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We didn’t think we would get a reservation IN the park, we heard they fill up 6 months ahead, so we were happy to secure a spot with full hook-ups, VERY affordable and worth the $12 more for hookups than dry-docking. We didn’t eat at the restaurant or use the pool, camp is very quiet, I only wish that ALL of the lights at Stovepioe would be turned off by 10 pm for night star gazing.
Daniel C
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean bathtoom and quiet neighbors.
Michele A
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We didn’t think we would get a reservation IN the park, we heard they fill up 6 months ahead, so we were happy to secure a spot with full hook-ups, VERY affordable and worth the $12 more for hookups than dry-docking. We didn’t eat at the restaurant or use the pool, camp is very quiet, I only wish that ALL of the lights at Stovepioe would be turned off by 10 pm for night star gazing.
Adam A
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice quiet spot
Adam A
VerifiedMarch 19, 2026 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice quiet spot
Bernadette S
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We enjoyed many of your trails, appreciated being able to drive to different points of interest & your Rangers. Hopefully we will return & be able to camp whin the rocks
Dale O
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, but many sites lack level areas that are more conducive to tent campers, such as myself. As with most FS and NPS campgrounds, seem to be catering more to RV campers and trailers that just pull in and don't really need a flat space to pitch a tent. That said, most sites have spaces to pitch a tent but may not be the most level.
Scot M
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The camp host was great as was the weather and the camp site
Dale O
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, but many sites lack level areas that are more conducive to tent campers, such as myself. As with most FS and NPS campgrounds, seem to be catering more to RV campers and trailers that just pull in and don't really need a flat space to pitch a tent. That said, most sites have spaces to pitch a tent but may not be the most level.
Bernadette S
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We enjoyed many of your trails, appreciated being able to drive to different points of interest & your Rangers. Hopefully we will return & be able to camp whin the rocks
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
