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
Cordelia M
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This was our first ever camping trip and this location was also great to see the shooting stars. There were plenty of camping sites that were spaced apart well for privacy but close if you are camping with friends and family. The restrooms were clean but the only thing that was missing in the women’s rest room was soap. I liked how close the restrooms are to each site. It definitely helps when you have to go in the middle of the night in the dark. This is a nice location even if you’re passing through on the interstate for a nights rest or if you plan to visit the park the next day. The campsites are clearly marked, there are picnic tables at each site and a designated parking spot or two for each site. It was a great first experience and I would visit again.
Kathleen N
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2026 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a beautiful and well maintained campground. Make sure to go to CC’s detox foot baths on Mondays at 1p.
Joan R
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean, spacious campground. Needed reservations, which we had to drive almost out of the park to get - no wifi. This campground had water, which orhers didn’t. Very nice!
Joan R
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean, spacious campground. Needed reservations, which we had to drive almost out of the park to get - no wifi. This campground had water, which orhers didn’t. Very nice!
Kathleen N
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2026 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a beautiful and well maintained campground. Make sure to go to CC’s detox foot baths on Mondays at 1p.
Pritam M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It’s a good small campground with decent amenities and decent sized campsites. Flush toilets are good but there are no lights which is very inconvenient at night.
Linda D
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Campground hosts at Cottonwood Campground were fabulous.
Linda D
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Campground hosts at Cottonwood Campground were fabulous.
Pritam M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It’s a good small campground with decent amenities and decent sized campsites. Flush toilets are good but there are no lights which is very inconvenient at night.
Elizabeth E
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The weather didn’t allow us to enjoy the park, but the host was present and helpful to campers
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
