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
alex w
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: A15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Pretty good spots, gorgeous location. Not too many spots too crowded together compared to most of this style of campground. There were loud people until about midnight drinking every night I was there. I didn't mind too much even though I don't drink, and it wasn't wild loud, just not a very quiet campground, which might not be great for everyone.
Mark V
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice campground and restrooms were clean.
Mark V
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: B08, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice campground and restrooms were clean.
Linda J
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Basic, clean and level!
Jane L
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I stayed here for 1 night so I could see this section of Joshua tree National park. And I loved it! The spaces were very large and I could park my teardrop trailer with my car right beside it and had even more space left over.
Linda J
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Basic, clean and level!
Jane L
VerifiedFebruary 29, 2024 • Stayed at: A14, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
I stayed here for 1 night so I could see this section of Joshua tree National park. And I loved it! The spaces were very large and I could park my teardrop trailer with my car right beside it and had even more space left over.
Tad W
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Repeat visitor so knew what to expect. Only issue is that I wanted to explore the Pinkham Canyon loop on a dual sport motorcycle and although the start of this dirt road starts right across the street from the Cottonwood Visitor Center no one there could provide any information on the road condition.
Tad W
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2024 • Stayed at: A24, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Repeat visitor so knew what to expect. Only issue is that I wanted to explore the Pinkham Canyon loop on a dual sport motorcycle and although the start of this dirt road starts right across the street from the Cottonwood Visitor Center no one there could provide any information on the road condition.
Robert S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B04, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Stayed in Loop B #15 and loved the wide-open spaces. It was near the hiking trail but had complete solitude at night.
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 13, 2026
