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
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.
Tiffani T
VerifiedDecember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This was a great, quiet little campground secluded from the main area of the park. I booked this campground for casual stargazing in December, and was not disappointed. Many campsites (including mine) face out into landscape and thus have a great open view for stargazing. The bathroom facilities were clean- just remember to bring your own towel if you want one!
Tiffani T
VerifiedDecember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This was a great, quiet little campground secluded from the main area of the park. I booked this campground for casual stargazing in December, and was not disappointed. Many campsites (including mine) face out into landscape and thus have a great open view for stargazing. The bathroom facilities were clean- just remember to bring your own towel if you want one!
Kimberly L
VerifiedDecember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great bathrooms.
Kimberly L
VerifiedDecember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great bathrooms.
Heven R
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Terrific campground with water and clean restroom. No cell phon signal at all (AT&T) but it’s great reason to disconnect from normal life. Brilliant night sky on moonless nights with the Milky Way visible overhead.
Condor W
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: B24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I appreciated the dedicated space for each spot, which included a picnic table and fire pit. Easy access to bathrooms.
Heven R
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Terrific campground with water and clean restroom. No cell phon signal at all (AT&T) but it’s great reason to disconnect from normal life. Brilliant night sky on moonless nights with the Milky Way visible overhead.
Condor W
VerifiedDecember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: B24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I appreciated the dedicated space for each spot, which included a picnic table and fire pit. Easy access to bathrooms.
Rene W
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground. Running water and porcelain potty’s. Very clean. Great view of the stars.
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
