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About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Pull Through Site
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Pull Through Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1155)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a stunning location for stargazing and has clean, well-maintained restroom facilities with running water. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and nearby hiking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. Some challenges included noise from nearby restrooms, close campsites, and limited parking options, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Campground offers a stunning location for stargazing and has clean, well-maintained restroom facilities with running water. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful, quiet atmosphere and nearby hiking trails, making it a great spot for outdoor activities. Some challenges included noise from nearby restrooms, close campsites, and limited parking options, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
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.
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 mi 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 mi 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.
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.
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.
Location & Directions for Cottonwood Campground (CA)
74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 United States
Getting There
<p>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 mi east of ...
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 mi east of Indio, California.
Highway access
Cottonwood Campground is accessible via Interstate 10, with the I-10 exit 168 Mecca/Twentynine Palms exit located approximately 25 miles to the west.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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