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
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.
Cheryl M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It's an okay place for astrophotography but the annoyance of people arriving late into the night with full headlights for long periods of time reduces my rating to just good.
Cheryl M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It's an okay place for astrophotography but the annoyance of people arriving late into the night with full headlights for long periods of time reduces my rating to just good.
Mallory D
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The camp site was great.
A coyote stole my dogs bag with their food in it and some other dog item.
Mallory D
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The camp site was great.
A coyote stole my dogs bag with their food in it and some other dog item.
Mauro B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Simple place into the park.
There are restrooms and drinking water available.
Mauro B
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Simple place into the park.
There are restrooms and drinking water available.
Phillip R
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
They gave me a full refund when my wife and I got sick right before our trip.
Phillip R
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
They gave me a full refund when my wife and I got sick right before our trip.
Sheila B
VerifiedJune 11, 2025 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean site, but small. Tent was too close to fire pit to have a fire
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
