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
Atharva K
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
clean campground and bathrooms. lovely experience at the amphitheater where we had a nice night chat with the ranger – high recommend the 7pm chats!
Carl O
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Thank You
Atharva K
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: A16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
clean campground and bathrooms. lovely experience at the amphitheater where we had a nice night chat with the ranger – high recommend the 7pm chats!
Brian M
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A perfect weekend of solitude in a pristine part of California!
Brian M
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A perfect weekend of solitude in a pristine part of California!
Christine T
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I had a very nice camping experience at Cottonwood Campground. I attended the evening ranger-led discussion in the amphitheatre, and admired the stars. There is a water spigot with potable water, which may not be obvious in the campground description. I wanted to hike the trail from "B" loop to the Palm Oasis, but I wasn't sure about the length or terrain. I think that needed more information. The visitor's center is conveniently located near the campground and the volunteer staff member was super-helpful!
Frank P
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground. Clean restrooms and dark sky site. Only issue was it was super cloudy the night we stayed. We would definitely stay here again.
Trista B
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground is nice but our site, B31, was on the top of a hill and extremely windy. We lit a fire but quickly put it out because we were afraid the embers might spread. There were also no lights in the bathroom.
Christine T
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I had a very nice camping experience at Cottonwood Campground. I attended the evening ranger-led discussion in the amphitheatre, and admired the stars. There is a water spigot with potable water, which may not be obvious in the campground description. I wanted to hike the trail from "B" loop to the Palm Oasis, but I wasn't sure about the length or terrain. I think that needed more information. The visitor's center is conveniently located near the campground and the volunteer staff member was super-helpful!
Frank P
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground. Clean restrooms and dark sky site. Only issue was it was super cloudy the night we stayed. We would definitely stay here again.
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
