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
shelley p
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 • Stayed at: A27, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
nice campground!
Paige L
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We loved our experience at Cottonwood Campground! The campground and bathrooms were super clean. Better yet, the stars were amazing. You can access the trail to the Lost Palms Oasis from within the campground. So much to do and see in this area.
Steven M
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
NPS,is not keeping up with the changes in camping, over the last 5 years there has been a 62% increase in RV sales. The sites at Cottonwood barely fit average length RV, and could easily modify to accept most. The sites are too restricted I.e. with the large stones and makes parking difficult. Or dangerous if you need an example of good sites look at the Valley of Fire, Atari Rock campground.
Paige L
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A19, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We loved our experience at Cottonwood Campground! The campground and bathrooms were super clean. Better yet, the stars were amazing. You can access the trail to the Lost Palms Oasis from within the campground. So much to do and see in this area.
Steven M
VerifiedFebruary 10, 2024 • Stayed at: A23, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
NPS,is not keeping up with the changes in camping, over the last 5 years there has been a 62% increase in RV sales. The sites at Cottonwood barely fit average length RV, and could easily modify to accept most. The sites are too restricted I.e. with the large stones and makes parking difficult. Or dangerous if you need an example of good sites look at the Valley of Fire, Atari Rock campground.
Alfred J
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice quiet campground.
Alfred J
VerifiedFebruary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Very nice quiet campground.
Tom S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We had a great time at Cottonwood but please - ban amplified music at NPS campgrounds! Or at the very least put a curfew on it. I appreciate that people enjoy music - as do I - but if you play it in a desert campground you force EVERYONE to listen to it too. It drowns out the sound of birds, the wind and the peaceful quiet of the landscape. Most of us head away from the noise of cities like LA or SF to experience peace we can't get anywhere else, and it's spoiled by a minority who play loud music.
Omar R
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B13, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Good , but my camp spot was the only one available shown on the reservation page. To close to trail entrance . B13
Tom S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2024 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
We had a great time at Cottonwood but please - ban amplified music at NPS campgrounds! Or at the very least put a curfew on it. I appreciate that people enjoy music - as do I - but if you play it in a desert campground you force EVERYONE to listen to it too. It drowns out the sound of birds, the wind and the peaceful quiet of the landscape. Most of us head away from the noise of cities like LA or SF to experience peace we can't get anywhere else, and it's spoiled by a minority who play loud music.
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
