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Campsite #A5 at Cottonwood Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #A5
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 40 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | fair |
2/9
3/12
Campsite #A5 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 40-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 12% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 12% |
@constance82E4F · Camped on Jan 24, 2026 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful hiking trails and biking. The bathrooms were clean, warm showers. We all loved our campsite which was so convenient and close to so many great adventures would definitely come back again.
Some Coverage
@NancyP3737622 · Camped on Jan 12, 2026 at Campsite #A5
Fresh water available, clean restrooms with flushing toilets. Easy trails close to campsite. Campsites clean and well maintained
Good
@RalphM3841796 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful scenery and a nice campground. The host was friendly and very helpful.
No Service
@SeanM2349912 · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #A5
The ranger was extremely helpful and the camping area was well kept.
No Service
@AlanA34C954352 · Camped on Jan 29, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Nice but tight campground for motorhomes. I, like many others, was able to open my slides just fine. I put a cone out just because i had one. Several trails right from the campground. Definitely going bavk.(32' class A)
@MaryY154008263 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #A5
Thank goodness I was camping in my small car! The parking area at my spot was not very big, but it worked fine this time. Bathroom was clean. I highly recommend hiking the peak there. The presentation by the Ranger about plants on both deserts was enjoyable and very informative. And it was a good spot to look at the stars.
@KarenP1757435 · Camped on Oct 2, 2024 at Campsite #A5
There is no choice for not applicable. We didnt stay at Cottonwood despite our reservation. It was simply too hot.
@DebraM7857218 · Camped on Feb 28, 2024 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful views and access to amplitheatre
@RobertC4745893 · Camped on Dec 10, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Very, very tight spaces even for a 26' RV. There is no reason to use hundreds of boulders to restrict every turn. Good grief, it's not foliage it's just dirt!
No Service
@NancyP3737622 · Camped on Nov 28, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful area with great hiking and biking. Be sure to hike as the sun rises. The shifting colors on the rock faces are spectacular!
Good
@priscilan049F9 · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #A5
The campground amenities and proximity to beautiful trails like the Mastodon trail made it the perfect location to stay. I love it!
No Service
@Elizabeth93265 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #A5
Very beautiful and peaceful, very clean.
No Service
@Sokunthea93584 · Camped on Nov 20, 2022 at Campsite #A5
it was awesome
@MarkL5886645 · Camped on Nov 17, 2022 at Campsite #A5
The sites are not far apart from one another, but I suppose that's par for the course these days... Just sayin'....The entire campground is extremely well maintained. A good step up from Rustic with flushies, fresh potable water, and no electric anything. (they could use some solar lighting around the bathrooms trivially).
No Service
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Oct 24, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Lovely, quiet campground and amazing stars. Respectful fellow campers too.
No Service
@RalphM3841796 · Camped on Apr 14, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Beautiful scenery in a clean and quiet campground
No Service
@StanB981 · Camped on Jan 2, 2022 at Campsite #A5
Nice campground. It is a shame there are no first come first serve options. All sites are reserved and there is no cel coverage, so one is unable to even try to make reservations when you arrive.
No Service
@MichaelR520 · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #A5
Great campground. It's about a 45 minute drive to most of best spots of the park but it has running water and flushable toilets that were cleaned daily which is a big plus. Campsite we had on the south side of the A loop had great views out to the hills beyond.
No Service
@juliel813 · Camped on Nov 9, 2021 at Campsite #A5
Great camping. Saw rabbits and roadrunner around camping. Great trek. Beautiful sunset. We were able to make a fire, not too much wind.
No Service
@DaniB577 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #A5
Clean site, friendly rangers, beautiful night skies!!!
Major Issues
@GARYP989 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #A5
Hidden valley
Cottonwood Oasis trail to campground
Cottonwood Oasis trail to campground
No Service
@StanleyC378 · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #A5
I tried to skip the stars ranking. We decided to skip the campground. It didn’t have cell service and I needed to work. No fault of the campground.
@StanleyCFEA59D · Camped on Sep 28, 2021 at Campsite #A5
I tried to skip the stars ranking. We decided to skip the campground. It didnt have cell service and I needed to work. No fault of the campground.
@JoeC204 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #A5
Location and views are outstanding! Campground and facilities were usable, if unremarkable. Went during Labor Day weekend which had two issues 1) Noisy neighbors, folks talking and partying until after midnight, and 2) Did not factor in the heat - over 100 degrees during the day, so as a tent camper the site was only usable early morning and late evening. Next time will visit during cool months at non-holidays. Also, no phone service at the campgrounds! Of course the idea is to leave online life behind in locations like this, but at least basic communications would feel safer.
No Service
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