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
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
Nancy P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Fresh water available, clean restrooms with flushing toilets. Easy trails close to campsite. Campsites clean and well maintained
Darrell S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice park to get away from it all. One spot in turn to rv lot needs to be repaired- huge muddy hole- but was able to get through.
Darrell S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice park to get away from it all. One spot in turn to rv lot needs to be repaired- huge muddy hole- but was able to get through.
Nancy P
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Fresh water available, clean restrooms with flushing toilets. Easy trails close to campsite. Campsites clean and well maintained
Thomas S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground is nice.
Thomas S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2026 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground is nice.
Natalie S
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great stargazing, Don the camp host's hospitality was off the charts and his dog was so sweet. The bathrooms are nice thanks to the camp hosts, just no electricity. There was potable water and a gas station with firewood about 25 minutes away. We went on a cool night hike towards the oasis. The campground is at least 40 minutes from the main park attractions but we didn't mind the beautiful drive and being far from the crowds. It's our tradition to go around and pick up trash on our last day at the campsite, leave it better than you found it!
Natalie S
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2026 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great stargazing, Don the camp host's hospitality was off the charts and his dog was so sweet. The bathrooms are nice thanks to the camp hosts, just no electricity. There was potable water and a gas station with firewood about 25 minutes away. We went on a cool night hike towards the oasis. The campground is at least 40 minutes from the main park attractions but we didn't mind the beautiful drive and being far from the crowds. It's our tradition to go around and pick up trash on our last day at the campsite, leave it better than you found it!
David W
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful location. Quiet night. Sites are tight for RVs over 19 feet. It would be extremely difficult to do a Class C towing a car. Steep climb into park, and dramatic descent back out to interstate.
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
