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About 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
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Pull Through Site
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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
Patrick M
VerifiedMarch 2, 2026 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great site for short hikes.
About 25 mi drive to see Joshua trees at Arch Rock.
Rangers were knowledgable.
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.
Bill R
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
lean and well maintained
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.
Bill R
VerifiedMarch 1, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
lean and well maintained
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.
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
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