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 C
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Not having anything to reference our stay at the campground was great. Sites were nicely spaced. And plenty of camp sites around the park. Beautiful lagoons, hiking and biking trails abundant. Nice clean bathrooms. Really close to town. We would definitely book again in the future. Thumbs up for this campground.
Emily K
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Remote side of Joshua tree
Joanna C
VerifiedApril 17, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Not having anything to reference our stay at the campground was great. Sites were nicely spaced. And plenty of camp sites around the park. Beautiful lagoons, hiking and biking trails abundant. Nice clean bathrooms. Really close to town. We would definitely book again in the future. Thumbs up for this campground.
Monet K
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful campground, quiet with easy-to-find amenities. Ease of access to the nearby Mastodon hiking loop was great too!
Jenina H
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Hello, First time here in Cottonwood Campground and bathroom are clean (open 24 hrs). we're assign to B27. My girl's first time in Joshua Tree. We totally enjoy staying here. Thank you!
Monet K
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: A20, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful campground, quiet with easy-to-find amenities. Ease of access to the nearby Mastodon hiking loop was great too!
Jenina H
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Hello, First time here in Cottonwood Campground and bathroom are clean (open 24 hrs). we're assign to B27. My girl's first time in Joshua Tree. We totally enjoy staying here. Thank you!
Janet F
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice sites, quite a way from the major sights.
Arcia D
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A magical place!
Janet F
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: A26, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Nice sites, quite a way from the major sights.
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
