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
Ikram K
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2026 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great site plenty of space clean bathroom
Vincent T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location for star viewing and some trails in the south end of the park. Kind of far from popular attractions and Joshua Tree town.
Dani L
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Site was wonderful, especially for those with some type of camper. There is a water hookup and dump station near this campsite. Overall, public spaces were maintainined; I found the bathrooms to be clean the whole time. Despite it being somewhat full, it was still a quiet area. There was easy access to a good number of trails, however, if you want the Joshua Trees, you will need to stay at the northern side of the park. Otherwise, awesome experience. Will stay here again.
Laura D
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Love it here- beautifully peaceful 🧡
Vincent T
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location for star viewing and some trails in the south end of the park. Kind of far from popular attractions and Joshua Tree town.
Dani L
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Site was wonderful, especially for those with some type of camper. There is a water hookup and dump station near this campsite. Overall, public spaces were maintainined; I found the bathrooms to be clean the whole time. Despite it being somewhat full, it was still a quiet area. There was easy access to a good number of trails, however, if you want the Joshua Trees, you will need to stay at the northern side of the park. Otherwise, awesome experience. Will stay here again.
Laura D
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Love it here- beautifully peaceful 🧡
Vic V
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground with spacious sites. Main issue is limited hiking—only one trail really
Vic V
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2026 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground with spacious sites. Main issue is limited hiking—only one trail really
Jun K
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful site for watching stars
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
