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
Holly M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsite, however it is in the extreme south part of the park, approximately 35 miles away from the major attractions in the north. There are several campgrounds in the park that are first come first served that don’t appear on recreation.gov.
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.
Holly M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsite, however it is in the extreme south part of the park, approximately 35 miles away from the major attractions in the north. There are several campgrounds in the park that are first come first served that don’t appear on recreation.gov.
Amie C
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a nice place to stay for a night as we were headed out of the southern end of the park. Had a bit of trouble leveling the camper, but there was a water spigot right at the rear of the side. The inside of the loop has sites pretty close to each other. Could hear everything the neighbors were talking about. Heard the coyotes yipping at night.
Amie C
VerifiedMarch 29, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a nice place to stay for a night as we were headed out of the southern end of the park. Had a bit of trouble leveling the camper, but there was a water spigot right at the rear of the side. The inside of the loop has sites pretty close to each other. Could hear everything the neighbors were talking about. Heard the coyotes yipping at night.
James W
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
location was great but the parking of a large 35 foot RV was a bit dicey due to uneven terrain. the national park is awesome and worth the inconvenience
Larry C
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed two nights in our Leisure Travel Van. The campground and facilities were very clean. Of course Joshua Tree is always a great place to visit. A highlight for us was the evening presentation by one of the rangers on the nocturnal animals in the park, it was exceptional.
James W
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A21, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
location was great but the parking of a large 35 foot RV was a bit dicey due to uneven terrain. the national park is awesome and worth the inconvenience
Larry C
VerifiedMarch 25, 2025 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed two nights in our Leisure Travel Van. The campground and facilities were very clean. Of course Joshua Tree is always a great place to visit. A highlight for us was the evening presentation by one of the rangers on the nocturnal animals in the park, it was exceptional.
albert p
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I absolutely loved this spot! It was on the far end of the campground and felt like having a whole campsite to myself, complete with a trail to explore. I camped here a few months ago and had an amazing experience. It was a bit far from the bathrooms, but that didn’t bother me at all!
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
