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
Robert C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location and scenery with hiking right from the campground. But... parking area not nearly flat enough even for a small RV. The bathroom has no lights, no hand dryer, no soap. And absolutely no cell reception on Verizon.
Thomas D
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful well maintained campground.
Robert C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great location and scenery with hiking right from the campground. But... parking area not nearly flat enough even for a small RV. The bathroom has no lights, no hand dryer, no soap. And absolutely no cell reception on Verizon.
Rich S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We enjoyed our stay at Cottonwood. It was nice and quiet, mostly because it was nearly empty the first two nights. Empty despite it being "full" on the reservation system. There were maybe 10-15% of those paid for reservations being used, and maybe 50% usage for Friday night. I find it sad that the reservation process allows so many sites to go unused.
Cottonwood is different from the "main" portion of JTNP, and does not have joshua trees. I would have preferred to be in one of the other campsites, but they were also "full".
Rich S
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We enjoyed our stay at Cottonwood. It was nice and quiet, mostly because it was nearly empty the first two nights. Empty despite it being "full" on the reservation system. There were maybe 10-15% of those paid for reservations being used, and maybe 50% usage for Friday night. I find it sad that the reservation process allows so many sites to go unused.
Cottonwood is different from the "main" portion of JTNP, and does not have joshua trees. I would have preferred to be in one of the other campsites, but they were also "full".
Bruce W
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great site, clean, would return again.
Kenneth H
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground that is away from the attractions that are more within the park. Quiet place to see the starts
Bruce W
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great site, clean, would return again.
Kenneth H
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campground that is away from the attractions that are more within the park. Quiet place to see the starts
Martin M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful desert landscape. Clean campground with potable water and flush toilets.
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
