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
Irene D
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Amazing starry night and desert views. The toilets were clean and had running water and toilet paper, but no lights. So don't forget to pack your flashlights!
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.
Irene D
VerifiedDecember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Amazing starry night and desert views. The toilets were clean and had running water and toilet paper, but no lights. So don't forget to pack your flashlights!
Jennifer J
VerifiedNovember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was good
Jennifer J
VerifiedNovember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was good
Donald C
VerifiedNovember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The good: Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and no smell. #10 has a water spigot located on the site (other sites don't have this), making it very convenient. Easily fits a large tent
The bad: Like other reviewers said, it seems that #10 and #8 were originally one site that was divided into two. They overlap a lot. For example, the fire rings are within ~20 feet of each other. You can hear your neighbors talking even at a quiet volume
Donald C
VerifiedNovember 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The good: Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and no smell. #10 has a water spigot located on the site (other sites don't have this), making it very convenient. Easily fits a large tent
The bad: Like other reviewers said, it seems that #10 and #8 were originally one site that was divided into two. They overlap a lot. For example, the fire rings are within ~20 feet of each other. You can hear your neighbors talking even at a quiet volume
Dean H
VerifiedNovember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice clean site. Close to b16. No real cell service
Dean H
VerifiedNovember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice clean site. Close to b16. No real cell service
Thomas D
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful well maintained campground.
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
