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
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
Janis I
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a nice campground. Bathrooms were nice. Sites are small so be mindful on the size of your rig. It may say fits a 30’; however, the sites are narrow and run parallel to the street. I have a 26’ class C and we had to park carefully as to not hit the rocks along the site and not be in the road either. We weren’t able to put the slide out all the way. We really enjoyed site seeing in the park!
Philip S
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsites well maintained.
Jeff F
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great quiet camping spot. Easy access with clean washrooms and RV dump and water close by.
Janis I
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A17, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
This is a nice campground. Bathrooms were nice. Sites are small so be mindful on the size of your rig. It may say fits a 30’; however, the sites are narrow and run parallel to the street. I have a 26’ class C and we had to park carefully as to not hit the rocks along the site and not be in the road either. We weren’t able to put the slide out all the way. We really enjoyed site seeing in the park!
Philip S
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great campsites well maintained.
Jeff F
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Great quiet camping spot. Easy access with clean washrooms and RV dump and water close by.
Connie P
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful location to tent camp. The drive around Joshua Tree National Park was amazing! Loved the exhibit/informational pull offs. Loved that you could walk marked trails or just sit back from your vehicle and see the beautiful scenery.
Luc R
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A30, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
good
Connie P
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A01, Loop: COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND (CA)
Wonderful location to tent camp. The drive around Joshua Tree National Park was amazing! Loved the exhibit/informational pull offs. Loved that you could walk marked trails or just sit back from your vehicle and see the beautiful scenery.
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
