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
Arden M
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed for one night on a drive from Tucson to LA. It was absolutely perfect. The campground was quiet and the views were breathtaking. The bathrooms were clean as well. We will definitely stay again!
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.
Arden M
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We stayed for one night on a drive from Tucson to LA. It was absolutely perfect. The campground was quiet and the views were breathtaking. The bathrooms were clean as well. We will definitely stay again!
Jeff A
VerifiedDecember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
What a nice campground. Clean, bathrooms, beautiful desert.
Jeff A
VerifiedDecember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
What a nice campground. Clean, bathrooms, beautiful desert.
Shankar M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Well maintained campground with a beautiful night sky. Also is the trailhead to some great hikes. Would definitely revisit next time we visit JTNP.
Fred B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful small-ish campground. Quiet, clean. Water, garbage pickup. Small but interesting visitor’s center nearby.
Shankar M
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Well maintained campground with a beautiful night sky. Also is the trailhead to some great hikes. Would definitely revisit next time we visit JTNP.
Fred B
VerifiedDecember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful small-ish campground. Quiet, clean. Water, garbage pickup. Small but interesting visitor’s center nearby.
Doug H
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was simply a wonderful time. Sites and bathrooms were well maintained. Would definitely go 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
