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
Marcelline S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a wonderful time, and fairly quiet for a holiday weekend.
Haley H
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We loved this campground more than we expected! It’s located on the SE side of Joshua Tree, which is less busy and quieter, giving us a more peaceful experience. The sites at the campground are a nice size, and bathroom is a close walk for everyone. Bathrooms nice and clean. Views of the stars at night and the sunrise were both lovely!
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.
Marcelline S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
It was a wonderful time, and fairly quiet for a holiday weekend.
Haley H
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: B28, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We loved this campground more than we expected! It’s located on the SE side of Joshua Tree, which is less busy and quieter, giving us a more peaceful experience. The sites at the campground are a nice size, and bathroom is a close walk for everyone. Bathrooms nice and clean. Views of the stars at night and the sunrise were both lovely!
Michael C
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Cottonwood Campground is a great base for seeing Joshua Tree. Only about 7 miles in from the 10 Freeway with a visitors center at the turnoff. The sites are close but feel spacious and provide some separation from your neighbors. Water and a nice bathroom make it an easy camp experience. A fantastic loop trail of about 2.8 miles starts in the campground and drops you at the Cottonwood Springs trailhead which is just down the street a little from the campground. Even on a long weekend, it did not feel too busy as compared to other areas in the park.
Michael C
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: A09, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Cottonwood Campground is a great base for seeing Joshua Tree. Only about 7 miles in from the 10 Freeway with a visitors center at the turnoff. The sites are close but feel spacious and provide some separation from your neighbors. Water and a nice bathroom make it an easy camp experience. A fantastic loop trail of about 2.8 miles starts in the campground and drops you at the Cottonwood Springs trailhead which is just down the street a little from the campground. Even on a long weekend, it did not feel too busy as compared to other areas in the park.
Adam O
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great park, clean campground, less people here than anywhere in the park.
Graham L
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Online booking was very convenient and allowed me to book campsites in advance. The campsite was excellent and the availability of water was essential as we were cycling through the park. We hiked one of the local trails and attended the evening Interpretive program. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay.
Adam O
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B15, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great park, clean campground, less people here than anywhere in the park.
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
