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
Martin M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: B11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful desert landscape. Clean campground with potable water and flush toilets.
Avinash C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We had booked this campsite to enjoy the night sky and it didn’t disappoint. We were amazed at the experience. The restrooms were neat. We had a good time.
Avinash C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We had booked this campsite to enjoy the night sky and it didn’t disappoint. We were amazed at the experience. The restrooms were neat. We had a good time.
Junko W
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was too windy to hike or even cook at the campsite the day I arrived and the following day. 3rd day was my last day and it was fortunately beautiful sunny day. I took Pinto Basin Road all the way to the Park Headquarters and it was a beautiful drive. I plan to be back to hike the trails off Pinto Basin Road next year. If the weather forecast says windy, expect it really will be windy.
Brian K
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We have a 24 ft Class B RV and it barely fit, so we were good, but if you have something larger, check the map to ensure that you’ll fit. Our goal was to hike and there are some great trails that are in walking distance from the campsite. We were there in early November, and the temps were great for hiking. A bit cool (40’s) at night. A low pressure went through, so it was constantly windy. We never saw any park rangers other personnel. But we did see our name and campsite posted on a sign at the entrance to the camp. In addition to the camping fee, there’s a fee to enter the park, but there was nobody at the entrance to collect it. Perhaps they don’t collect the fee in the winter, just a guess.
Junko W
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was too windy to hike or even cook at the campsite the day I arrived and the following day. 3rd day was my last day and it was fortunately beautiful sunny day. I took Pinto Basin Road all the way to the Park Headquarters and it was a beautiful drive. I plan to be back to hike the trails off Pinto Basin Road next year. If the weather forecast says windy, expect it really will be windy.
Brian K
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We have a 24 ft Class B RV and it barely fit, so we were good, but if you have something larger, check the map to ensure that you’ll fit. Our goal was to hike and there are some great trails that are in walking distance from the campsite. We were there in early November, and the temps were great for hiking. A bit cool (40’s) at night. A low pressure went through, so it was constantly windy. We never saw any park rangers other personnel. But we did see our name and campsite posted on a sign at the entrance to the camp. In addition to the camping fee, there’s a fee to enter the park, but there was nobody at the entrance to collect it. Perhaps they don’t collect the fee in the winter, just a guess.
Nadia S
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean campground with clean bathrooms and running water. Lots of families at this campground!
Nadia S
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean campground with clean bathrooms and running water. Lots of families at this campground!
Ann H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Lights in the bathrooms would be nice. Also the ability to be more flexible in changing locations, having access to internet to see if other options are available. Camp site was clean, as was the rest of the 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 13, 2026
