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
Andy S
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely Campground, but the site was not level (not even close). Tough for a camper van
Brian W
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I have been car camping at Cottonwood several years now and every year has been excellent. One thing different this year
I will comment on is that due the lack of rainfall this winter/spring it is very dry, almost no wildflowers anywhere. The campsite
was clean as usual a great experience.
Andy S
VerifiedApril 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely Campground, but the site was not level (not even close). Tough for a camper van
Todd D
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The new moon night sky was stunning.
One night there was a special visit by pack(s) of coyotes. They drank from our dog's water dish but didn't disturb anything. Wide variety of vocalization...unforgettable.
If neighbors forget to keep their noisemaking down in the later evening, it works to have a gentle but firm chat with them. They can opt for backcountry camping instead of the campground if that suits them better.
Celeste B
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a lovely campground and the rangers were very nice.
Todd D
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The new moon night sky was stunning.
One night there was a special visit by pack(s) of coyotes. They drank from our dog's water dish but didn't disturb anything. Wide variety of vocalization...unforgettable.
If neighbors forget to keep their noisemaking down in the later evening, it works to have a gentle but firm chat with them. They can opt for backcountry camping instead of the campground if that suits them better.
Celeste B
VerifiedApril 2, 2025 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a lovely campground and the rangers were very nice.
Abby H
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A bit far from the main section of the park but a beautiful, quiet campground! There is a visitor center right near the entrance with a gift shop and hiking info. Campsites were nice and not too cramped, water easily accessible, and nice bathrooms.
Abby H
VerifiedApril 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A bit far from the main section of the park but a beautiful, quiet campground! There is a visitor center right near the entrance with a gift shop and hiking info. Campsites were nice and not too cramped, water easily accessible, and nice bathrooms.
Jon S
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This was a great place to start our wonderful time at Joshua Tree National Park. We had a nice level spot with good views and stargazing opportunities. We could have done without nearby generator operation after approved hours and amplified music, but it was mostly a distraction and we enjoyed our time there.
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
