About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 59
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2026 Season availability
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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
Roseanne C
VerifiedApril 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A beautiful place to camp.
Alice S
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful area; clean. No problems.
Linda P
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very exposed-be ready for wind.
Alice S
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful area; clean. No problems.
Linda P
VerifiedApril 14, 2025 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very exposed-be ready for wind.
Jerry S
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great views, camping area was clean, nice walking trail down to a small oasis, bathrooms were clean and fellow campers were reasonably quiet.
Jerry S
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great views, camping area was clean, nice walking trail down to a small oasis, bathrooms were clean and fellow campers were reasonably quiet.
Tiffany U
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quaint, great location! The spaces were nicely spaced out and only small RVs are allowed so it was a great spot to tent camp. This location is opposite the other attractions so be sure to check the map and plan accordingly but we loved it. Be sure to stop by the ranger station if you have children, so they can complete their JR Ranger booklet.
Tiffany U
VerifiedApril 10, 2025 • Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Quaint, great location! The spaces were nicely spaced out and only small RVs are allowed so it was a great spot to tent camp. This location is opposite the other attractions so be sure to check the map and plan accordingly but we loved it. Be sure to stop by the ranger station if you have children, so they can complete their JR Ranger booklet.
John H
VerifiedApril 8, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Cottonwood Campground is well maintained and has hiking trails directly from the campground. The wind can make it a trying experience for tents, our campsite neighbor had to take down their canopy, and eventually their tent, and decamp and leave early due to wind gusts of 30mph. Without the wind, it can be a very good experience.
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
