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
Jennifer W
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 • Stayed at: A04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The trash cans were overflowing, but everything else was wonderful.
John M
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Arrived at campground, site very uneven my 28 foot motorhome fit but sleeping slideout hung out into the road. We left and camped at BLM dispersed campsite just outside the park. We could have turned our Moho around and it probably would have worked but it seemed like too much effort when we could just park on BLM without worrying about being run into 😊
Seth V
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Angelinos don't seem to know much about camping. Last time I stayed at this campground someone poached my site saying his "just wouldn't work for him". This time a woman at a neighboring campsite who was camping in her sprinter van had equipment that she left during the day stolen by other campers who "didn't know if she was coming back and just left them". The rangers and park staff are overwhelmed and overworked and can not (and should not have to) police the campground. So come on campers; show some respect and be adults.
Louise D
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely clean, quiet site. Can hike Mastodon Peak or Lost Palms Oasis direct from the campground.
Jennifer T
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The reviews are here worried me a bit until we got there.
This campsite is GREAT! The bathroom were clean, the visitor center is a short mile walk and the Cottonwood Springs Trails can be picked up right from Loop A. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The only downside is zero internet connection. Wish was both a blessing and a curse.
John M
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Arrived at campground, site very uneven my 28 foot motorhome fit but sleeping slideout hung out into the road. We left and camped at BLM dispersed campsite just outside the park. We could have turned our Moho around and it probably would have worked but it seemed like too much effort when we could just park on BLM without worrying about being run into 😊
Seth V
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Angelinos don't seem to know much about camping. Last time I stayed at this campground someone poached my site saying his "just wouldn't work for him". This time a woman at a neighboring campsite who was camping in her sprinter van had equipment that she left during the day stolen by other campers who "didn't know if she was coming back and just left them". The rangers and park staff are overwhelmed and overworked and can not (and should not have to) police the campground. So come on campers; show some respect and be adults.
Louise D
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lovely clean, quiet site. Can hike Mastodon Peak or Lost Palms Oasis direct from the campground.
Jennifer T
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The reviews are here worried me a bit until we got there.
This campsite is GREAT! The bathroom were clean, the visitor center is a short mile walk and the Cottonwood Springs Trails can be picked up right from Loop A. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The only downside is zero internet connection. Wish was both a blessing and a curse.
David M
VerifiedDecember 31, 2024 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I just liked it.
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
