Big Bend National Park14
Campsite #14 at Cottonwood Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$16
Campsite #14
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 35 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
2/19
3/25
Campsite #14 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 35-foot driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 62% |
| 4 star | | 33% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@RaeLynneH55FE4 · Camped on Feb 18, 2026 at Campsite #14
The campground needs to be re-named Mesquite Campground. A fire came through years ago and burn the cottonwood trees so there is not as much shade. Camp site 14 has good morning shade.Camp site 21 has both shade and morning.
@HubertB3670056 · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #14
We enjoyed our stay at Cottonwood. We loved our time in Big Bend. Especially loved Santa Elena canyon. But, we did wonder why generators aren't allowed.
@AnthonyP205681 · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #14
The campsite was always very clean, no trash to be seen, the grill was even very clean. Large bear box and large picnic table. The camp host kept the camp in tip top shape. The rest rooms were kept clean, they did not stink. What else could you want from a primitive camp site? Good job.
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@GuyTBA47625F31 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #14
One Of The best National Park
@RodneyC8481244 · Camped on Mar 7, 2024 at Campsite #14
Not an attractive campground. Having water access is great yet not real helpful being non-potable everywhere but at the campground entrance.
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@FranoisD5AB84E · Camped on Feb 6, 2024 at Campsite #14
Very beautifull location. If we can't use geerator at all, it will conveniant to have electricity!
@DonaldM3739134 · Camped on Dec 11, 2023 at Campsite #14
Excellent site. We were there in December.
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@CameronC666212 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #14
This was a lovely campground. The sites were very spacious and the dogs loved all the grass. We went the last week it was open so it was getting a bit warm but I'm very glad we chose to stay here vs. Chisos. We drove through the other campgrounds and this was by far the quietest and most spacious of the three at Big Bend. The bathrooms were kept very clean (other than the bat family that like to hang out here at night lol) and the campground caretaker was very knowledgeable and checked in both mornings we were there. Big Bend is a must see park and if you can get a spot here book it asap! We had to move spots after one night because I couldn't get 2 consecutive nights but it was worth it!
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@JanetR6F01FCCB · Camped on Nov 16, 2022 at Campsite #14
I'm happy to see the new sites and toilets being built.
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@DanH6147433 · Camped on Oct 20, 2022 at Campsite #14
Very nice campground.
@BrigitteGA8236 · Camped on Oct 18, 2022 at Campsite #14
Green oasis, we'll set up and convenient for Santa Elena excursion
@JosueM148 · Camped on Dec 24, 2021 at Campsite #14
Amazing place in Texas!
@AmandaC280 · Camped on Dec 18, 2021 at Campsite #14
Cottonwood is by far the smallest group camp site and felt very private. Nice trees and lawn (in December). Very attentive camp host.
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@CherylB3572926 · Camped on Nov 5, 2021 at Campsite #14
Despite some damage from a 2019 fire, Cottonwood remains green with lots of birdlife. The host on duty was very vigilant, regularly driving the camping oval to make sure everything was alright. The campground's proximity to Santa Elena canyon, the Castolon Historic District, and some short trails to interesting old farm ruins were its primary attractions to me. I was surprised to get good text and cellphone coverage on some of the hills along the trails! There's filtered water available at the entrance and clean vault toilets toward the rear end of the oval. Some large mature cottonwoods have been cut down and new saplings planted so there's not as much shade as I had hoped for, but Cottonwood's smaller size and remoteness meant it was quiet with its own charm.
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@PaulB8317136 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #14
Well laid outQuiet
@PaulB700 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #14
Well laid out
Quiet
Quiet
@MichelleA695 · Camped on Mar 15, 2021 at Campsite #14
We stayed in site 14 and loved it! Highly recommend.
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@RoseH309 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #14
Great birding spot, clean and safe camping area. Close to hiking and 4 wheel drive roads. Good place to camp if you have dogs along and can't hike on the trails as you can bird and walk in the immediate area as well.
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@PatriciaS448 · Camped on Feb 11, 2021 at Campsite #14
It is as close to boondocking as you can get without boondocking. Buy a map. Make your reservations early. Check the weather.
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@MichaelT862538 · Camped on Dec 18, 2020 at Campsite #14
This site was pretty nice - when in Big Bend, it's nice when you can camp on grass and not have to worry about large rocks. This site didn't have much shade though so you might have to move your chairs around to get shade in neighboring sites...
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