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
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.
AMY B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
End of October is a wonderful time to visit the park. the campground is very clean, spaces are spread out, you are not on top of other campers. nice hike just outside the campground. I highly recommend this campground.
Rob E
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quiet , great people around, views. VERY comfortable
AMY B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
End of October is a wonderful time to visit the park. the campground is very clean, spaces are spread out, you are not on top of other campers. nice hike just outside the campground. I highly recommend this campground.
Rob E
VerifiedNovember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quiet , great people around, views. VERY comfortable
Claire T
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful campsite with great trails nearby. Not as crowded as the campgrounds in the northern part of the park. A bit of a drive to get to other areas, but overall beautiful and would definitely stay again.
Antonin P
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice and quiet campground, with a nice trailhead.
Access to water and dump station make it perfect for camper vans !
Toilets were clean.
Claire T
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful campsite with great trails nearby. Not as crowded as the campgrounds in the northern part of the park. A bit of a drive to get to other areas, but overall beautiful and would definitely stay again.
Antonin P
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice and quiet campground, with a nice trailhead.
Access to water and dump station make it perfect for camper vans !
Toilets were clean.
Marisol P
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My family and I loved this site, close to the restrooms, but not close enough where you would be able to smell any odors or hear people go in and out. Two small cars fit confortably.
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
