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
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.
Teri W
VerifiedApril 23, 2026 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite accommodated our 4 person tent and EZ-up quite well. There is a very nice amphitheater for ranger talks and the campground is close to a beautiful hiking trail. I wish the bathrooms had motion sensor lights (or any kind of light) at night though.
Teri W
VerifiedApril 23, 2026 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite accommodated our 4 person tent and EZ-up quite well. There is a very nice amphitheater for ranger talks and the campground is close to a beautiful hiking trail. I wish the bathrooms had motion sensor lights (or any kind of light) at night though.
Susan W
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground was nice, quiet, beautiful. The hosts were super helpful. The bathroom facility was always very clean and well-stocked.
The pull-through sites were very narrow. We moved a rock and back over another in order to get our trailer in far enough to have the slide out without it being in the road.
Roberta C
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely campground with access to trails. Love the dark skies for seeing the stars and moon. Clean restrooms.
Susan W
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground was nice, quiet, beautiful. The hosts were super helpful. The bathroom facility was always very clean and well-stocked.
The pull-through sites were very narrow. We moved a rock and back over another in order to get our trailer in far enough to have the slide out without it being in the road.
Roberta C
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely campground with access to trails. Love the dark skies for seeing the stars and moon. Clean restrooms.
Greg W
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Rv dump and potable water are up front before you enter campground. Rv pull through sites are super super narrow and right on the drive-thru Lane. We had to move a rock and back over another one to actually get our trailer in the site with our slide out out and not be hanging in the lane. No cell service at all. Only camp ground in the park with water. Bathrooms very clean and stocked. Most attractions are on the north end of the park..wee bit of a drive.
Generator hours are easy to work with.
Greg W
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Rv dump and potable water are up front before you enter campground. Rv pull through sites are super super narrow and right on the drive-thru Lane. We had to move a rock and back over another one to actually get our trailer in the site with our slide out out and not be hanging in the lane. No cell service at all. Only camp ground in the park with water. Bathrooms very clean and stocked. Most attractions are on the north end of the park..wee bit of a drive.
Generator hours are easy to work with.
Channing L
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground with great 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 3, 2026
