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
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
Matt W
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Camped in the Cottonwood B loop. Garbage dumpster was FULL when I arrived, and four days later it had not been emptied.
Toilet seat was very loose, which made for a quite slippery #2 action. Bathroom was not clear upon arrival, and was not cleaned during my four day stay. No maps or guide books made any mention of "Hall of Horrors" rock formation.
Matt W
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Camped in the Cottonwood B loop. Garbage dumpster was FULL when I arrived, and four days later it had not been emptied.
Toilet seat was very loose, which made for a quite slippery #2 action. Bathroom was not clear upon arrival, and was not cleaned during my four day stay. No maps or guide books made any mention of "Hall of Horrors" rock formation.
Diego P
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Make sure you take enough water if you got to the Lost Palms Oasis. Long hike up and down
Diego P
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Make sure you take enough water if you got to the Lost Palms Oasis. Long hike up and down
Shannon Z
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Good size camping area, nice bathrooms, plenty of toilet paper. A little far from more attractive areas in the park but still a great place to settle down and watch the stars at night.
Ed J
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Firsts of all it was not easy to reserve a spot. I arrived there it would be packed since all sites were booked as far as I experienced during the reservation period. Instead at least half of them were empty. The worst part is the one next site were all nighters. They were so loud all night. I know it is not park’s fault but I have not had my expected peaceful and quiet day.
Shannon Z
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Good size camping area, nice bathrooms, plenty of toilet paper. A little far from more attractive areas in the park but still a great place to settle down and watch the stars at night.
Ed J
VerifiedMay 31, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Firsts of all it was not easy to reserve a spot. I arrived there it would be packed since all sites were booked as far as I experienced during the reservation period. Instead at least half of them were empty. The worst part is the one next site were all nighters. They were so loud all night. I know it is not park’s fault but I have not had my expected peaceful and quiet day.
Jerry S
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent park. Clean sites.
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
