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
Wendy V
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Don’t stay at B22 unless you enjoy a view of the bathroom and little else.
Craig H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Reservation was for one night only. Clean campground and restrooms. Most back-in sites had adequate space for trailers or tent camping. Pull out sites for longer motorhomes with tow vehicles could use more turn out space to allow vehicle to pull off of roadway. We will return another time for longer stay.
Craig H
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Reservation was for one night only. Clean campground and restrooms. Most back-in sites had adequate space for trailers or tent camping. Pull out sites for longer motorhomes with tow vehicles could use more turn out space to allow vehicle to pull off of roadway. We will return another time for longer stay.
Edward L
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely environment. Cosy hideaway in the cacti. Very nice bathroom. Quiet, clean , with friendly folks all around
Edward L
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2026 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely environment. Cosy hideaway in the cacti. Very nice bathroom. Quiet, clean , with friendly folks all around
Melissa B
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I enjoyed the clear, dark, night sky with my binoculars. Nice, quiet campground with the sites nicely spread out. Turn your lights off and go outside! There is no cell service at the campground or Visitors Center, so I found a spot and went about 5 miles down the hill until I got a signal to reserve a spot. Do yourself a favor and reserve before you get there.
Melissa B
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I enjoyed the clear, dark, night sky with my binoculars. Nice, quiet campground with the sites nicely spread out. Turn your lights off and go outside! There is no cell service at the campground or Visitors Center, so I found a spot and went about 5 miles down the hill until I got a signal to reserve a spot. Do yourself a favor and reserve before you get there.
Claire M
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Absolutely lovely campground. It was clean and safe. My only issue is that the campground is dog-friendly, yet none of the connecting trails are.
Claire M
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Absolutely lovely campground. It was clean and safe. My only issue is that the campground is dog-friendly, yet none of the connecting trails are.
Abdul S
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Always a great place to stay! Clean bathrooms with soap in the dispenser. The Rangers at the visitor center are always friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
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
