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
Gabriel R
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Campsite was easy to find; regular bathrooms (which were more than what we expected ).
Luis S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent spot for family and star gaze with children.
Robert G. C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The night was still, the stars shined bright and the coyotes howled at dawn.
Luis S
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent spot for family and star gaze with children.
Robert G. C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2025 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The night was still, the stars shined bright and the coyotes howled at dawn.
Rodolfo R
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean and well kept campgrounds.
Rodolfo R
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean and well kept campgrounds.
Alaz Doruk K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Close to bathrooms. Bushes gave us some privacy relatively. Area is more than enough and well taken care of (we car camped). Overall it was a pretty good experience.
Alaz Doruk K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Close to bathrooms. Bushes gave us some privacy relatively. Area is more than enough and well taken care of (we car camped). Overall it was a pretty good experience.
Alexandria J
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Really enjoyed this campground. Stargazing was great here but just note that it's a bit far from the main areas of the park.
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
