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
Mark F
VerifiedNovember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice and quiet. Great hike to the mine
Ayelet S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
At first, they assigned us to a site that wasn’t big enough for us, even though we specified the size when registering.
In the end, we just moved to another spot and it was great.
Ayelet S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
At first, they assigned us to a site that wasn’t big enough for us, even though we specified the size when registering.
In the end, we just moved to another spot and it was great.
Brian M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Since we camped in the off-season (August) we basically had the campground to ourselves!
Very quiet, clean bathrooms, great night skies - perfect.
We also had a pack of coyotes howling fairly close by - that was great to experience.
Juan L
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Only spent one night at the campsite and it was a perfect location, close enough to the restroom and well taken care of camp ground.
Juan L
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Only spent one night at the campsite and it was a perfect location, close enough to the restroom and well taken care of camp ground.
Brian M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2025 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Since we camped in the off-season (August) we basically had the campground to ourselves!
Very quiet, clean bathrooms, great night skies - perfect.
We also had a pack of coyotes howling fairly close by - that was great to experience.
Paul M
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I loved the dark sky’s and the proximity to Lost Palms Oasis. Located within a 10 minute drive from a gas station where you can buy wood, water, and other supplies. However, the campground was noisy at night and morning with the weekend warriors arriving on Friday. Not a great place to stay if you want peace and solitude in the evening.
Paul M
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I loved the dark sky’s and the proximity to Lost Palms Oasis. Located within a 10 minute drive from a gas station where you can buy wood, water, and other supplies. However, the campground was noisy at night and morning with the weekend warriors arriving on Friday. Not a great place to stay if you want peace and solitude in the evening.
Tammy C
VerifiedNovember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We were in loop B @ 18B- the fire pit is to close to bushes thought this was a hazard, really close to neighboring tents, no lights in the women’s restroom, and the noise levels were very high. Kids running and screaming. We stayed on a Saturday night. It did make it so we could stay in the southern part of the park though.
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
