Big Bend National Park27
Campsite #27 at Cottonwood Campground, Big Bend National Park, TX
$60
Campsite #27
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
4/30
11/1
Campsite #27 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Accessible, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (11)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 36% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #27
Stayed at site 23. So peaceful and quiet.
@KateK3318494 · Camped on Mar 19, 2026 at Campsite #27
We camped one night mid March and there wasn't much shade at the campground. There was a vermillion flycatcher at the campsite and lots of open sky for star gazing. It's easy to get to Santa Elena canyon 7 miles down the road and a great hike in the morning before it gets too busy.
@OrvalP95B4B418 · Camped on Feb 2, 2026 at Campsite #27
Just a great experience if you value solitude and quiet.
@JeffN3539947 · Camped on Jan 16, 2025 at Campsite #27
The reservation system needs repairedSeveral sites were empty but the sign said campground was full. I stayed 2 nights but had to use 2 different sites, but the first site was empty the second night I was there and really didnt need to change sites
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@AnthonyG2C1B3A · Camped on Jan 5, 2025 at Campsite #27
It was okay, but the other 2 camp grounds in the Big Bend National Park have better views.
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@BB26064D9E64FF · Camped on Dec 4, 2024 at Campsite #27
Lovely place with lots of space in a beautiful National Park. Superclean toilets. And fresh water available.
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@HeatherM776338 · Camped on Dec 12, 2023 at Campsite #27
The campground host was very kind and helpful. The campground was clean and welcoming. My only complaint is that recreation.gov can be quite tricky to use.
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@JoshuaH2166052 · Camped on Feb 5, 2023 at Campsite #27
Campground hosts were great, very friendly and knowledgeable. The pit toilets were super clean. Close to Santa Elena Canyon, which is absolutely lovely in the early morning.
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@MichaelW725874 · Camped on Feb 3, 2023 at Campsite #27
As always such a wonderful place. Everyone was a pleasure to work with. Cottonwood is such a beautiful campground. I hope you keep it open year round
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@DanielW5233823 · Camped on Jan 25, 2023 at Campsite #27
One of my favorite campgrounds in the country
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@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Jan 21, 2023 at Campsite #27
I will definitely plan another visit to this campground. We camped here in a 21' travel trailer in late January with daytime temperatures in the 50s-60s and night time lows in the low to mid 20's. This is a well maintained semi privative campground with numbered sites, clean vault facilities and good views close by. We camped for 4 nights (we have solar capability and had sufficient daylight for recharging our batteries). Note: this location does not provide a dump station.
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