Available sites
59 total sitesAbout Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Site Setup and Access
- Pull Through Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1155)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a stunning location for stargazing and has clean, well-maintained restroom facilities with running water. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and nearby hiking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. Some challenges included noise from nearby restrooms, close campsites, and limited parking options, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a stunning location for stargazing and has clean, well-maintained restroom facilities with running water. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and nearby hiking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. Some challenges included noise from nearby restrooms, close campsites, and limited parking options, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
RONALD C
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Everything was clean, and the camp site was ready for us when we arrived. The near by ranger station was nice and the rangers were friendly and very helpful. They recommended the route to take through the park to hit the most popular attractions.
Keith R
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I always go here for Joshua Tree trips
RONALD C
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Everything was clean, and the camp site was ready for us when we arrived. The near by ranger station was nice and the rangers were friendly and very helpful. They recommended the route to take through the park to hit the most popular attractions.
Sarah W
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, accessible from I-10. This site had a slight slope to it, but nothing too significant.
Michael L
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great camp host
Sarah W
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, accessible from I-10. This site had a slight slope to it, but nothing too significant.
Michael L
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great camp host
Gurdeep D
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very scenic but was windy at night
Jerry T
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Neighbor noise past 10 pm
Gurdeep D
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very scenic but was windy at night
Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground (CA)
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 United States
Getting There
<p>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 mi east of ...
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 mi east of Indio, California.
Highway access
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 10, with the I-10 exit 168 Mecca/Twentynine Palms exit located approximately 25 miles to the west.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026