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
GREG D
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
What a fantastic campground! It’s just unfortunate. There was so much wind, but I guess that’s the lay of the land. All the facilities were in order and the host was fantastic especially on the chilly night with the big screen projecting the game. Definitely a do over. The hiking in the area was fantastic as well.
GREG D
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
What a fantastic campground! It’s just unfortunate. There was so much wind, but I guess that’s the lay of the land. All the facilities were in order and the host was fantastic especially on the chilly night with the big screen projecting the game. Definitely a do over. The hiking in the area was fantastic as well.
Ryan S
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground was fine, but the campground was much much busier and noisier than what we’ve experienced at Jumbo Rocks or Black Rock.
Marian F
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The informational signs on the trail that starts and ends at the campground were actually interesting! Visiting the rest of the park the next morning (thanks to already being at an entrance) was nice because we were ahead of the busy time and crowds.
Sean G
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The site was clean and well maintained, the camp host was very friendly.
Marian F
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The informational signs on the trail that starts and ends at the campground were actually interesting! Visiting the rest of the park the next morning (thanks to already being at an entrance) was nice because we were ahead of the busy time and crowds.
Sean G
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The site was clean and well maintained, the camp host was very friendly.
Juli E
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Be sure to do an online reso Before you arrive. When you get there All the sites say “Reserved”, which they aren’t but it means you have to Reserve ahead of time. The problem is once you’re in the park there is very limited cell service so 1) you can’t see what is Available
2) you can’t reserve online.
So you are stuck wondering what to do ??
And we did not see any campground hosts And the Visitor Center has limited hours.
We loved the setting and gorgeous dark night sky. Do the Madsen Mtn hike from the campground ✅
Juli E
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Be sure to do an online reso Before you arrive. When you get there All the sites say “Reserved”, which they aren’t but it means you have to Reserve ahead of time. The problem is once you’re in the park there is very limited cell service so 1) you can’t see what is Available
2) you can’t reserve online.
So you are stuck wondering what to do ??
And we did not see any campground hosts And the Visitor Center has limited hours.
We loved the setting and gorgeous dark night sky. Do the Madsen Mtn hike from the campground ✅
Manford Hotchkiss H
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We enjoyed the pull thru (not back in) site, clean bathroom, a short hike, lots of wild flowers.
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
