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
Linda B
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location
James B
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pull-in sites are super tight. And very uneven. Bring a lot of leveling blocks. Otherwise, very quiet.
James B
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pull-in sites are super tight. And very uneven. Bring a lot of leveling blocks. Otherwise, very quiet.
Linda B
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location
Zachary S
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Thomas S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our time here was awful for two reasons: 1) GENERATOR NOISE !! and 2) our campsite was so close to our neighbor that we could hear every word spoken by the neighbors. C'mon Park Service.. You have a perfect opportunity here: There are TWO LOOPS of campgrounds at Cottonwood. All you gotta do is close one of the loops to all generators to provide a place for those of us who would like to camp in peace and quiet. And i bet if you ever camped in some of these sites, you wouldn't squeeze them so close together.
Thomas S
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our time here was awful for two reasons: 1) GENERATOR NOISE !! and 2) our campsite was so close to our neighbor that we could hear every word spoken by the neighbors. C'mon Park Service.. You have a perfect opportunity here: There are TWO LOOPS of campgrounds at Cottonwood. All you gotta do is close one of the loops to all generators to provide a place for those of us who would like to camp in peace and quiet. And i bet if you ever camped in some of these sites, you wouldn't squeeze them so close together.
Cynthia S
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great host at this campground. The campground is about 35 min. from the main part of Joshua Tree where most of the hikes are.
Cynthia S
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great host at this campground. The campground is about 35 min. from the main part of Joshua Tree where most of the hikes are.
Ken M
VerifiedFebruary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wish we would have known ahead of time that you have to travel further north in park to find Joshua Trees. Still great camping with wonderful hiking & views.
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
