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
Robert F
VerifiedMarch 7, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Really nice campground. We stayed six days to explore Joshua Tree. Very quiet during the weekdays but busy on the weekend. Host was very nice. Bathrooms were clean. Other than the rate hike this year it was a nice experience.
JOHN C
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean quiet beautiful setting
Stephen V
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent host, very helpful! Clean restroom.
Close to a couple of excellent trails and a great 4-wheel road.
Good water at the fill station, sewer dump - it is setup for access coming into the campground and leaving the campground. the fresh water is at one end of the island and the dump is at the other end - it was a different setup that I have seen and it worked fine.
Stephen V
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent host, very helpful! Clean restroom.
Close to a couple of excellent trails and a great 4-wheel road.
Good water at the fill station, sewer dump - it is setup for access coming into the campground and leaving the campground. the fresh water is at one end of the island and the dump is at the other end - it was a different setup that I have seen and it worked fine.
JOHN C
VerifiedMarch 5, 2026 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean quiet beautiful setting
Dave C
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite was wonderful. My biggest complaint was having to pay $10 after booking to change the date because the tool automatically updated the date to the previous day I wanted to book and I didn't realize it until after I had saved it. I think it's a bit ridiculous to have to pay that if you want to change the booking a mere minute after making it.
Dave C
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite was wonderful. My biggest complaint was having to pay $10 after booking to change the date because the tool automatically updated the date to the previous day I wanted to book and I didn't realize it until after I had saved it. I think it's a bit ridiculous to have to pay that if you want to change the booking a mere minute after making it.
Jeff M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a well maintained, clean and quiet campground almost exclusively used by RVs. Most sites are not very private and, because of its close proximity to Interstate 10, many sites turn over on a daily basis. However, site A1 is good for tent camping, private, and has a very good view with spectacular sunsets. It's not the best campground for your base if you plan to spend several days exploring the park though, because it's nearly 40 miles just to reach the central part of the park. Also, it's in the lower Colorado desert where there are no Joshua trees.
Anthony M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
quiet and nice
Jeff M
VerifiedMarch 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a well maintained, clean and quiet campground almost exclusively used by RVs. Most sites are not very private and, because of its close proximity to Interstate 10, many sites turn over on a daily basis. However, site A1 is good for tent camping, private, and has a very good view with spectacular sunsets. It's not the best campground for your base if you plan to spend several days exploring the park though, because it's nearly 40 miles just to reach the central part of the park. Also, it's in the lower Colorado desert where there are no Joshua trees.
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
