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
Marc P
VerifiedMay 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
When I tried making the reservation the only available sites were the side of the road sites. We could just barely fit our trailer in with the entry door positioned between the large rocks. Almost all other sites were empty the two nights we were there. We were informed by the campground host that they were booked by travel agents or vacation planners using bots to secure them for later resell. We would like to have used one of those sites but we’re not allowed to even though there were no show campers. Recreation.gov needs to filter out these type of reservations so actual campers can use them.
Mohammad Enayat A
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great place for stargazing, clean bathroom and running water.
Mohammad Enayat A
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great place for stargazing, clean bathroom and running water.
Chetan K
VerifiedApril 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our family had a fantastic stay at Cottonwood Campground. The wide, uninterrupted night skies were spectacular for astronomy, and the kids had a wonderful time. The facilities, including the flush toilets and the overall grounds, were exceptionally well-maintained.
I was particularly impressed at the RV filling station on our second day when we met a park ranger actively testing the potable water quality. It is inherently difficult to supply running water to such an arid, remote desert environment, and ensuring it remains safe to drink requires significant logistical effort. A big thank you to the dedicated park rangers for their hard work!
Chetan K
VerifiedApril 27, 2026 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our family had a fantastic stay at Cottonwood Campground. The wide, uninterrupted night skies were spectacular for astronomy, and the kids had a wonderful time. The facilities, including the flush toilets and the overall grounds, were exceptionally well-maintained.
I was particularly impressed at the RV filling station on our second day when we met a park ranger actively testing the potable water quality. It is inherently difficult to supply running water to such an arid, remote desert environment, and ensuring it remains safe to drink requires significant logistical effort. A big thank you to the dedicated park rangers for their hard work!
Melanie P
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B22, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Too close to bathroom.
Fire pit was right at the door of the bathroom.
Nikki M
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The hike to the mine that starts at the campground was a good morning hike.
Susan J
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
'Wonderful campground away from most of the trails
Nikki M
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The hike to the mine that starts at the campground was a good morning hike.
Susan J
VerifiedApril 26, 2026 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
'Wonderful campground away from most of the trails
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 3, 2026
