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
albert p
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Had a blast at this campsite! At first, I thought it might be a letdown since it was the last one available, but it turned out to be even better than expected. It was conveniently located near a spigot water source and not too far from the bathrooms. We easily set up three spacious tents, making for a great experience.
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!
albert p
VerifiedMarch 22, 2025 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Had a blast at this campsite! At first, I thought it might be a letdown since it was the last one available, but it turned out to be even better than expected. It was conveniently located near a spigot water source and not too far from the bathrooms. We easily set up three spacious tents, making for a great experience.
Lori M
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice clean campground with picnic tables and fire rings. Love the access to the Matador and Cotton Springs trails and how close we were to the visitor's center. Shout out to Ranger Ashley for the great talk at the auditorium one night! The drive to the rest of the park (and to see the Joshua Trees as there are none at this camp area) was easy and especially wonderful if you downloaded (BEFORE you get to park as there is NO cell service) the NPS Joshua Tree self-guided tours from the NPS app.
Lori M
VerifiedMarch 19, 2025 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice clean campground with picnic tables and fire rings. Love the access to the Matador and Cotton Springs trails and how close we were to the visitor's center. Shout out to Ranger Ashley for the great talk at the auditorium one night! The drive to the rest of the park (and to see the Joshua Trees as there are none at this camp area) was easy and especially wonderful if you downloaded (BEFORE you get to park as there is NO cell service) the NPS Joshua Tree self-guided tours from the NPS app.
Jason A
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful Gem of a campground. very clean.
Suzanne L
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent location. Clean restrooms. Sites are well designed. Ranger talk in amphitheater was very good. Thank you!
Jason A
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful Gem of a campground. very clean.
Suzanne L
VerifiedMarch 17, 2025 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent location. Clean restrooms. Sites are well designed. Ranger talk in amphitheater was very good. Thank you!
Joe V
VerifiedMarch 14, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Mastodon Peak was a pleasant hike.
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
