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
Christina Q
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2024 β’ Stayed at: B31, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful experience.
Kevyn H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pulled in late to see the Perseid Meteor Shower to avoid the heat and couldn't complain. Spacious from other campers, very dark and perfect for stargazing.
Kevyn H
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A29, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pulled in late to see the Perseid Meteor Shower to avoid the heat and couldn't complain. Spacious from other campers, very dark and perfect for stargazing.
Damon S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Bathrooms needed to be cleaned
Damon S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Bathrooms needed to be cleaned
Meng L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite is basically good. But people not, the family near our site keep talking and laughing till 3:00 AM, could not sleep at all.
And ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR PERSONAL BELONGS, we lost our folding wagonπ.
Meng L
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The campsite is basically good. But people not, the family near our site keep talking and laughing till 3:00 AM, could not sleep at all.
And ALWAYS KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR PERSONAL BELONGS, we lost our folding wagonπ.
Maxwell T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful, clean campsite. Be mindful of the coyotes and the heat. Soap in the bathroom would be nice.
It would also be helpful if rangers did some passes in the night. There was a rowdy group and another group with a fire even though fires were banned.
Maxwell T
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful, clean campsite. Be mindful of the coyotes and the heat. Soap in the bathroom would be nice.
It would also be helpful if rangers did some passes in the night. There was a rowdy group and another group with a fire even though fires were banned.
Karen L
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Clean camp site. Neighbors were great and respectful. The site itself is perfect for stargazing since there isn't too much around.
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
