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
Parke M
VerifiedMay 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The star gazing was top tier. All the roads leading to the site were paved, so any car could get there. The only slight problem with this particular spot was that since it was so close to the bathroom, you get a lot of foot traffic during the night, and it can wake you up. No cell service but a lot of people had Starlink.
Jana G
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
trailhead for hikes nearby
Johnny Y
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice camp site and best place to camp
Mary B
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
For the most part the sites were fairly private - which is difficult to accomplish in the desert.
Jana G
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
trailhead for hikes nearby
Johnny Y
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice camp site and best place to camp
Mary B
VerifiedMay 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
For the most part the sites were fairly private - which is difficult to accomplish in the desert.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A special site and very clean with washrooms and water. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey B
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A special site and very clean with washrooms and water. Highly recommend.
Graeme M
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Was exactly as described. Added bonus was the mastodon (sic) walk just at back door
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 13, 2026
