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
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.
Jennifer L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quieter and less crowded part of Joshua Tree, beautiful landscapes and amazing star gazing opportunities! Spaces between sites are roomy and campers can access the trailhead to Mastodon Peak trail within the campgrounds.
Blake R
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A little bit more noise compared to my stay at Ryan Campground due to more campsites. It's also a little bit further from a lot of the hikes at the park compared to other campground locations
Jennifer L
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quieter and less crowded part of Joshua Tree, beautiful landscapes and amazing star gazing opportunities! Spaces between sites are roomy and campers can access the trailhead to Mastodon Peak trail within the campgrounds.
Blake R
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A little bit more noise compared to my stay at Ryan Campground due to more campsites. It's also a little bit further from a lot of the hikes at the park compared to other campground locations
Rhonda M
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, sites small and not very level. Bathrooms were clean. Great access to nice trails.
Rhonda M
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, sites small and not very level. Bathrooms were clean. Great access to nice trails.
Leslie R
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We had a very nice time camping here. Really good choice for families or people that need a little bit of comfort when camping (there is running water and toilets on site). This is a dark park, so be mindful not to have a lot of lights, when possible use red light or cover your light with something to dampen it (bring a telescope if you have access to one!) The hiking loop that is next to the campground was nice, park rangers were super friendly too.
Lance R
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
You need to make some spaces first come first served. Install an iron ranger if need be or the satellite kiosks as used in DVNP.
Brian F
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Everything was perfect! The site accommodated my van and there was plenty of room in the site to setup our supplies and enjoy the beautiful weather and evening sky!
The best part was the Camp host, Don and his wife Vanda. They were super informative, unbelievably helpful and they went out of their way to help us!
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
