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
Jun K
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful site for watching stars
Marco S
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Es un lugar espectacular para mirar las estrellas junto con familia y amigos se los recomiendo!!
Rachelle F
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent stargazing and great hikes nearby.
Marco S
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Es un lugar espectacular para mirar las estrellas junto con familia y amigos se los recomiendo!!
Rachelle F
VerifiedDecember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent stargazing and great hikes nearby.
David H
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Basic campsite with picnic table and restrooms. No place to pull a vehicle into the site. Not as dramatic as the main park or Indian Cove but still pleasant. Good hiking at Mastodon Peak or Lost Palms Oasis.
David H
VerifiedDecember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Basic campsite with picnic table and restrooms. No place to pull a vehicle into the site. Not as dramatic as the main park or Indian Cove but still pleasant. Good hiking at Mastodon Peak or Lost Palms Oasis.
Larry H
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quiet with beautiful night skies and great campground hosts Don and Vanda!
Larry H
VerifiedDecember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quiet with beautiful night skies and great campground hosts Don and Vanda!
Amber C
VerifiedDecember 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very quiet and stunning views!
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 13, 2026
