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
Arcia D
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
A magical place!
Billy P
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful place to camp and explore.
Joseph C
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My wife and I both enjoyed the campground. It had potable water and flush toilets. It was within walking distance (1/2 mile) to the trailhead for the Lost Oasis trail and a couple of others. There were a couple RVs that ran their generators, but all observed the quiet hours. The campsites were spread out pretty well.
Billy P
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful place to camp and explore.
Joseph C
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
My wife and I both enjoyed the campground. It had potable water and flush toilets. It was within walking distance (1/2 mile) to the trailhead for the Lost Oasis trail and a couple of others. There were a couple RVs that ran their generators, but all observed the quiet hours. The campsites were spread out pretty well.
Bartosz N
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent campsite. Clean toilets, access to water. Sites are roomy, and other campers were not too noisy. What is so good about this spot that at the end of the day and in the morning you get the beautiful drive through the park to visit the Joshua Trees.
It was quite chilly at night but we were prepared.
Bartosz N
VerifiedApril 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B18, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Excellent campsite. Clean toilets, access to water. Sites are roomy, and other campers were not too noisy. What is so good about this spot that at the end of the day and in the morning you get the beautiful drive through the park to visit the Joshua Trees.
It was quite chilly at night but we were prepared.
Samuel A
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A25, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Our experience at Cottonwood Campground was wonderful. The campsites are large, with a lot of room for a couple of large tents. Bathrooms have running water and flush toilets and were well maintained. The camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.
Matt G
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We really enjoyed our visit. The Cottonwood campground is well looked after and the campsites are large and situated so they feel quite private. The views are amazing and nearby hikes are great.
Jeffry W
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a very tight campground and this site (A02) in particular has very little usable space. The amenities at the campground otherwise are as advertised.
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
