About Cottonwood Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 59
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2026 Season availability
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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
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.
Doug B
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Office closed when we arrived. Signs and maps available and helpful. Site was tight for 29’ RV. No hookups. Bathroom was clean and close. No shower. Nice hiking trails. Cottonwood is super convenient to I-10. Then very scenic relaxing 35-mi drive thru park into 29 Palms next morning.
Doug B
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Office closed when we arrived. Signs and maps available and helpful. Site was tight for 29’ RV. No hookups. Bathroom was clean and close. No shower. Nice hiking trails. Cottonwood is super convenient to I-10. Then very scenic relaxing 35-mi drive thru park into 29 Palms next morning.
Terrance M
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The only thing this site is lacking is a shower in the restrooms (even though it wa known before I got there). I always tell people at the campground and the visitors center to go see the Cottonwood Springs at the end of the road to the campground. It seems like most people continue into the park after the visitors center and miss out on the springs.
Joseph G
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Was an excellent campsite. There was enough shrubbery around of significant size that the site felt somewhat private even during Easter week with every site packed. The facilities were especially nice and well kept with running water and plenty of space. Would definitely stay here again. It was remote but has excellent access to a few significant and stunning trails.
Anne Marie B
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground with no service. It is nice for a big rig.
Cary W
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our visit was at the end of April 2024. We were overrun by flies during the day and by moths at night. We left early.
Terrance M
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
The only thing this site is lacking is a shower in the restrooms (even though it wa known before I got there). I always tell people at the campground and the visitors center to go see the Cottonwood Springs at the end of the road to the campground. It seems like most people continue into the park after the visitors center and miss out on the springs.
Joseph G
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Was an excellent campsite. There was enough shrubbery around of significant size that the site felt somewhat private even during Easter week with every site packed. The facilities were especially nice and well kept with running water and plenty of space. Would definitely stay here again. It was remote but has excellent access to a few significant and stunning trails.
Anne Marie B
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground with no service. It is nice for a big rig.
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
