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
Joanna V
VerifiedJune 1, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The camp ground itself was very well kept and the facilities were in excellent condition. Can’t beat the super low light pollution for star gazing
Janet V
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice roads and facilities.
Janet V
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice roads and facilities.
Vikhyat P
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It’s close to other campsites on all 3 sides. All the campsites in the inner loop are kinda congested. Very close to the toilet and water taps.
Vikhyat P
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B16, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It’s close to other campsites on all 3 sides. All the campsites in the inner loop are kinda congested. Very close to the toilet and water taps.
Margaret B
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
No campground host
More people per site than allowed
More cars per site than allowed
Quiet hours were not enforced because of no staff
Margaret B
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
No campground host
More people per site than allowed
More cars per site than allowed
Quiet hours were not enforced because of no staff
Alicia G
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We were too close to the other campground behind us. I was in the tent and I could hear them having a conversation while making their food. They weren’t being loud, we were just too close to each other. The level of the site was flat and comfortable to sleep on. I would recommend booking a different site if you want privacy.
Alicia G
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: B10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We were too close to the other campground behind us. I was in the tent and I could hear them having a conversation while making their food. They weren’t being loud, we were just too close to each other. The level of the site was flat and comfortable to sleep on. I would recommend booking a different site if you want privacy.
Lori L
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful spot to see the whole park. The Spring was an unexpected treat. Side parking is narrow but our little rig fit just fine.
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
