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
Bernadette S
VerifiedMarch 18, 2026 β’ 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
Conor L
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent experience
Debra Z
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 β’ Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
There is no cell coverage at all. If you need to update your reservation or purchase any passes you gave to drive out if the park to find service. Rangers at visitor absolutely no help.
Conor L
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent experience
Debra Z
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 β’ Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
There is no cell coverage at all. If you need to update your reservation or purchase any passes you gave to drive out if the park to find service. Rangers at visitor absolutely no help.
Kelly T
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The volunteers do a great job of maintaining the campground. Also itβs nice that the Rangers have a program or activity every evening. The little library was a nice surprise also.
Kelly T
VerifiedMarch 14, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The volunteers do a great job of maintaining the campground. Also itβs nice that the Rangers have a program or activity every evening. The little library was a nice surprise also.
Vashti S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent restroom facilities well maintained
Nice view of valley and easy access
Vashti S
VerifiedMarch 13, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent restroom facilities well maintained
Nice view of valley and easy access
Warren S
VerifiedMarch 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice spot, great camp host, Don
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
