Campsite #A18 at Cottonwood (Twentynine Palms) Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #A18

9 reviews
Drive-In 6 people
25 ft Back-In
2 fair
A18
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Campsite #A18 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25ft driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (8)

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@LukeR5381255 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025 at Campsite #A18
Overall, we had a good stay. We stayed in our vehicle, which we modified to sleep two people, so having a flat spot to park is essential, and fortunately, Cottonwood had the setup. The only downside to the camp was, unfortunately, the Park staff constantly making rounds through the campsite, nitpicking how cars were positioned by inches, leaving notes at campsites, etc. This was a very empty time as well. When you're camping in a place like Joshua Tree and Cottonwood, most people are looking for peace and quiet. The campers understood that, but apparently, the over-eager staff felt like they needed something to do. Overall, a great place to stay, but the park staff need to tone it down.
@albertp7092990 · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #A18
Had a blast at this campsite! At first, I thought it might be a letdown since it was the last one available, but it turned out to be even better than expected. It was conveniently located near a spigot water source and not too far from the bathrooms. We easily set up three spacious tents, making for a great experience.
@johns2892225 · Camped on Mar 5, 2024 at Campsite #A18
The facility has everything a camper needs but there are some limitations. I do not recommend the pull through sites because they have a slight slope and are not comfortably wide if you have a slide out on the drivers side.
@LarryH7319029 · Camped on Nov 17, 2023 at Campsite #A18
quiet, uncrowded campground, mostly closed for winter. Many sites are fully shaded, and it would be quite beautiful in summer. Restrooms were very clean, though the lack of showers was disappointing. It is next to the motel and restaurant; food at the restaurant was good, and it was open despite it being just before a holiday.
@JasonS8132232 · Camped on Nov 3, 2023 at Campsite #A18
Don't expect it to be quiet during quiet hours!
@KirkS543 · Camped on Nov 9, 2021 at Campsite #A18
Tried to reserve same camp site for two more days. Couldn’t the site remained empty for the next two days
@OscarR491 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #A18
Beautiful place. Outstanding star gazing!
@CynthiaS935 · Camped on Mar 13, 2021 at Campsite #A18
Seeing the Stars in the dark of night in a cloudless sky was Amazing!
The campground was clean and the camp hosts were great. This was our second visit to Cottonwood, only this time it was in a tent not a Motorhome. It got a little chilly (but it was March) yet we did ok, especially the second night after buying a stocking cap at the visitor’s center. It was fun finding beauty in the desert.

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