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
Richard J
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice place. We were there 3 nights.
Only problem was for 2 nights there a drastically oversized RV nearby. They did not really fit into the spot. They ran an incredibly loud generator (within hours but absurdly loud), they let their dog run free, their music was blaring, and they left dogshit all over their site.
NPS should consider enforcing the rules and forbidding generators.
Jenna P
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground was amazing! I loved how open it was and the views, both during the day and at night, were spectacular.
Jenna P
VerifiedDecember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campground was amazing! I loved how open it was and the views, both during the day and at night, were spectacular.
Bradley W
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Drop in for over nite. Easy to fine site, clean restrooms and campsite.
Bradley W
VerifiedDecember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Drop in for over nite. Easy to fine site, clean restrooms and campsite.
Sojung H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very quiet and peaceful. The bathroom was super clean.
Sojung H
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very quiet and peaceful. The bathroom was super clean.
Luke R
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground with solid hikes nearby. Amazing stars. Busy but with spacious campgrounds so it doesn’t feel too packed.
Carolin T
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed one night at this campground. Our site was clean and had enough room for our RV.
Dump station nearby. Great campground.
Luke R
VerifiedDecember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground with solid hikes nearby. Amazing stars. Busy but with spacious campgrounds so it doesn’t feel too packed.
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
