Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (44 min east of Coachella, CA) with an elevation of 3,035 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 58 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.

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4.3 out of 5

5 star		56%
4 star		25%
3 star		10%
2 star		5%
1 star		2%

@DavidP3257927 · Camped on Apr 14, 2025 at Campsite #B27

This is a pull along site, it was a tight fit for our 35' 5th wheel in terms of width, but we managed. Site was spacious which provided a bit of privacy. There are no hookups. You have access to central water spigots and a dump station. You are in full sun.

@GaryD2260868 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #A10

Lower elevation, lovely campground in the southern part of the park. Fewer rocks and no Joshua trees, but still a very nice place to stay in the desert. Saw scorpions with a black light out on nighttime nature walks, and the oasis is it is nearby too.

@JoyceIF294D563 · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #B1

The campground is well maintained with bear trash receptacles and nice rest rooms. It was quiet at night with friendly campers. We stopped at the visitor center with questions and they were friendly and helpful. You can hike right from the campground and the sunset view was spectacular.

@LuisM2988159 · Camped on Apr 12, 2025 at Campsite #B13

Just as expected

@KeithS1904554 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #B28

Not a quiet campground, but it's very nice. Nice views. Nice sites. A hiking trail leads right out of the campground. Bathroom was good - water, stocked with toilet paper. I'd stay there again.

@SusanK2706776 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #A31

We loved our stay here! We had tent site A31. We loved the site, not too close to neighbors, plenty of space to spread out. The site had a picnic table and first ring. The bathroom wasnt a far walk and had flush toilets and cold water sinks (no lights at night as an FYI, bring a headlamp!). Trash and recycling spots were provided. We loved having trail access at the campground too. I would definitely stay here again.

@NICOLASC385A44 · Camped on Apr 10, 2025 at Campsite #B17

rest une courte nuit, camping propre, beau et pratique, pas vu les alentours

@RoseanneC0FF6C · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #A19

A beautiful place to camp.

@JerryS8315429 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #A6

Great views, camping area was clean, nice walking trail down to a small oasis, bathrooms were clean and fellow campers were reasonably quiet.

@BrandonM29B9CB · Camped on Apr 4, 2025 at Campsite #B13

Campsites are awfully close together and close to the road, but they are otherwise perfectly functional. Definitely a bit pricey for what you get compared to a lot of others, but it is a great location.

@LindaP7575010 · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #A30

Very exposed-be ready for wind.

@AliceSFEA39F0B · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #A28

Beautiful area; clean. No problems.

@TiffanyU8446EB · Camped on Apr 2, 2025 at Campsite #A29

Quaint, great location! The spaces were nicely spaced out and only small RVs are allowed so it was a great spot to tent camp. This location is opposite the other attractions so be sure to check the map and plan accordingly but we loved it. Be sure to stop by the ranger station if you have children, so they can complete their JR Ranger booklet.

@maureenm112503 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #A11

Camp site A11 was a good size, but no pull in parking. The hiking trail to Mastodon Peak is right next to it, but very few hikers were walking by, so it was not a problem. Bathrooms are clean, with flush toilets, but there are no lights and no showers. We drove in from the west entrance at Joshua Tree, then did some day hikes in the central portion of the park, before driving down to the south end where Cottonwood is. The campground is about 40 minutes from the busier attractions. The trail at Cholla cactus garden is closed, but you can still stop, park and walk around all the plants. We saw some shooting stars at night. We went at the end of March, and the weather was good, but windy at night. Would recommend this campground, although it is more isolated than others in the park. It has running water, and most of the others don't.

@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #A16

Cottonwood Campground is well maintained and has hiking trails directly from the campground. The wind can make it a trying experience for tents, our campsite neighbor had to take down their canopy, and eventually their tent, and decamp and leave early due to wind gusts of 30mph. Without the wind, it can be a very good experience.

@LisaD3889585 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #A23

Great campground at southern end of the park. Spot 23A was clean, spaced out from neighbors, near the bathrooms and water, and everyone was quiet and respectful even though there was no camp host present. Would stay here again!

@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #B24

Site was clean and lots of room.

@HollyM4524340 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #B1

Great campsite, however it is in the extreme south part of the park, approximately 35 miles away from the major attractions in the north. There are several campgrounds in the park that are first come first served that dont appear on recreation.gov.

@BenjaminW44188 · Camped on Mar 26, 2025 at Campsite #A1

Very good campground. Just some limited space for bigger tents and the coyotes can be loud at night. But overall a great experience.

@AndyS5016117 · Camped on Mar 25, 2025 at Campsite #B29

Lovely Campground, but the site was not level (not even close). Tough for a camper van

@AbbyH7D170B7D0 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #A24

A bit far from the main section of the park but a beautiful, quiet campground! There is a visitor center right near the entrance with a gift shop and hiking info. Campsites were nice and not too cramped, water easily accessible, and nice bathrooms.

@CelesteB54DFE9 · Camped on Mar 24, 2025 at Campsite #A1

It was a lovely campground and the rangers were very nice.

@ToddD7843035 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #B26

The new moon night sky was stunning. One night there was a special visit by pack(s) of coyotes. They drank from our dog's water dish but didn't disturb anything. Wide variety of vocalization...unforgettable. If neighbors forget to keep their noisemaking down in the later evening, it works to have a gentle but firm chat with them. They can opt for backcountry camping instead of the campground if that suits them better.

@BrianW1026295 · Camped on Mar 23, 2025 at Campsite #A30

I have been car camping at Cottonwood several years now and every year has been excellent. One thing different this yearI will comment on is that due the lack of rainfall this winter/spring it is very dry, almost no wildflowers anywhere. The campsitewas clean as usual a great experience.

@JonS9305851 · Camped on Mar 22, 2025 at Campsite #A25

This was a great place to start our wonderful time at Joshua Tree National Park. We had a nice level spot with good views and stargazing opportunities. We could have done without nearby generator operation after approved hours and amplified music, but it was mostly a distraction and we enjoyed our time there.

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Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA