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
Jacqueline J
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice campground, a bit exposed to wind. Loved the night sky!
Scott B
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful area, a few great hikes from the campground.
Long trailers can be a challenge to get to fit.
We will be back.
Dan C
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful park. Sites could be upgraded and enlarged at some point, but I understand that it was developed long before RV's were the sizes that they are now.
Scott B
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful area, a few great hikes from the campground.
Long trailers can be a challenge to get to fit.
We will be back.
Dan C
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Beautiful park. Sites could be upgraded and enlarged at some point, but I understand that it was developed long before RV's were the sizes that they are now.
Jolie G
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This campground did the job, and I'm glad it had running water, as most of the sites in Joshua Tree other than Black Rock and this one do not, but it felt very bare bones in the sense that there was no soap in the bathroom, no counter space for toiletries, and not even lights. If you go in the dark you must bring a headlamp or a flashlight of some sort or else you'll be doing it all in the dark!
Jolie G
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This campground did the job, and I'm glad it had running water, as most of the sites in Joshua Tree other than Black Rock and this one do not, but it felt very bare bones in the sense that there was no soap in the bathroom, no counter space for toiletries, and not even lights. If you go in the dark you must bring a headlamp or a flashlight of some sort or else you'll be doing it all in the dark!
Terry O
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A very nice campground. The campground was quiet and the site was level. Amenities were very nice. If in the area, I would stay here again.
Terry O
VerifiedApril 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A very nice campground. The campground was quiet and the site was level. Amenities were very nice. If in the area, I would stay here again.
bette b
VerifiedApril 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Located just inside the southern entrance, it allows you to settle in before you begin your exploration.
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
