About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 59
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
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
Alan A
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2025 • Stayed at: A05, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice but tight campground for motorhomes. I, like many others, was able to open my slides just fine. I put a cone out just because i had one. Several trails right from the campground. Definitely going bavk.
(32' class A)
Mary B
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We were camped in sight B 15. Our RV is only 24 foot long. We did not put our slide out out and still almost got clipped by a truck pulling a fifth wheel. We attempted to find the camp host to cancel the 2nd night but could not find them after walking both loops. Tried to cancel at the Cottonwood Visitor Center but told to call. Not possible without cell service. Eventually got a refund after going to the 29 Palms visitor center. Park was l beautiful, service not good.
Mary B
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We were camped in sight B 15. Our RV is only 24 foot long. We did not put our slide out out and still almost got clipped by a truck pulling a fifth wheel. We attempted to find the camp host to cancel the 2nd night but could not find them after walking both loops. Tried to cancel at the Cottonwood Visitor Center but told to call. Not possible without cell service. Eventually got a refund after going to the 29 Palms visitor center. Park was l beautiful, service not good.
Matt K
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was nice to have flush toilets but the sites were very close together so there was a lot of noise from other campers.
Matt K
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was nice to have flush toilets but the sites were very close together so there was a lot of noise from other campers.
Gina M
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Easy access for our 21ft travel trailer.
Gina M
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2025 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Easy access for our 21ft travel trailer.
Michael P
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Enjoyed access to a sink and flush toilet. Great stargazing. Close to Cottonwood Springs and Lost Oasis.
Mary G
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
In the low desert part of the park, so away from the frenetic upper part of the park. Quiet. Surprisingly, the outer camp sites were on the road, and not pulled in.
Bryce B
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Exactly as described
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
