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
Clement L
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
There is no cell reception (T-Mobile nor Verizon) at the campground but there are potable water spigots and flushing toilets at each loop. The sites are close together so hopefully you don't have a noisy neighbor. Like other comments, you may experience ppl who come to the campground to drink and party. There was one group that I could hear all night, They showed up late on a Saturday evening, grabbed an unoccupied site, drank and left the next morning.
There are hiking trails accessible directly from the campground. The Mastodon Peak and Mastodon Mine are relatively easy to get to. The Lost Palm Oasis takes a bit more effort especially on a hot sunny day. Be sure you know your abilities before you take that trek.
Kayla W
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My partner and I had a fantastic time at the Cottonwood campgrounds. We got to meet Don and his dog Red and they were a highlight of our trip. The way they care about Joshua Tree and the campgrounds is admiring. The bathrooms were very clean and our campsite was in a perfect spot. I highly recommend to anyone looking to make a trip to Joshua Tree to use this campsite! We made a lot of amazing memories there and only stayed for 1 night! Definitely will be making another trip sometime.
Kayla W
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My partner and I had a fantastic time at the Cottonwood campgrounds. We got to meet Don and his dog Red and they were a highlight of our trip. The way they care about Joshua Tree and the campgrounds is admiring. The bathrooms were very clean and our campsite was in a perfect spot. I highly recommend to anyone looking to make a trip to Joshua Tree to use this campsite! We made a lot of amazing memories there and only stayed for 1 night! Definitely will be making another trip sometime.
Phil Y
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location to start hikes.
Phil Y
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location to start hikes.
Mary-Margaret D
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 β’ Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice camping spot. We had a roadside spot that was nice but would be better for camper vans with no slide outs. We were unable to put our slideout all the way out and worried about people hitting us. Even numbers are back ins and odd numbers are roadside. They park is very clean and lots of space between sites
Mary-Margaret D
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 β’ Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice camping spot. We had a roadside spot that was nice but would be better for camper vans with no slide outs. We were unable to put our slideout all the way out and worried about people hitting us. Even numbers are back ins and odd numbers are roadside. They park is very clean and lots of space between sites
constance g
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful hiking trails and biking. The bathrooms were clean, warm showers. We all loved our campsite which was so convenient and close to so many great adventures would definitely come back again.
constance g
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 β’ Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful hiking trails and biking. The bathrooms were clean, warm showers. We all loved our campsite which was so convenient and close to so many great adventures would definitely come back again.
Wendy V
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 β’ Stayed at: B22, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Donβt stay at B22 unless you enjoy a view of the bathroom and little else.
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
