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Joshua Tree National Park › California
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› Campsite #A24
Campsite #A24 at Cottonwood Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #A24
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 28 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | no signal |
2/26
2/27
Campsite #A24 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 28-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@WilliamB132333 · Camped on Feb 5, 2026 at Campsite #A24
Great camp host.
@MelissaB359768 · Camped on Jan 19, 2026 at Campsite #A24
I enjoyed the clear, dark, night sky with my binoculars. Nice, quiet campground with the sites nicely spread out. Turn your lights off and go outside! There is no cell service at the campground or Visitors Center, so I found a spot and went about 5 miles down the hill until I got a signal to reserve a spot. Do yourself a favor and reserve before you get there.
No Service
@HeidiH1774228 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #A24
My daughter's wish for her 6th birthday was "to sleep under the stars". Nailed it, Joshua Tree.
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@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.
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@DougS2680285 · Camped on Oct 24, 2024 at Campsite #A24
Sites are well spaced so youre not to close to neighbors. Roads are in good condition and hiking trailheads are at the campground.
@OscarM40C3BE60 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #A24
Love how most people are respectful of the area. Restrooms are clean but dont have light at night. Big dumpsters are nearby. There is paved parking on site for Car/Suv camping. A bench and fire ring is nearby. Gets dark enough to see the stars.
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@KarenL1374189 · Camped on Jun 6, 2024 at Campsite #A24
Clean camp site. Neighbors were great and respectful. The site itself is perfect for stargazing since there isn't too much around.
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@TadWBB0A4A7868 · Camped on Feb 18, 2024 at Campsite #A24
Repeat visitor so knew what to expect. Only issue is that I wanted to explore the Pinkham Canyon loop on a dual sport motorcycle and although the start of this dirt road starts right across the street from the Cottonwood Visitor Center no one there could provide any information on the road condition.
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@MicheleB218058 · Camped on Dec 7, 2023 at Campsite #A24
Only stayed 1 night in truck camper. Would stay again. Pretty quiet this time of the year. Had decent privacy. Enjoyed lovely sunset. Saw other campers on nearby trail but we didn't have time.
@AnyaB338C14BE9 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #A24
Loved my experience! This was my first time camping at a national park, and I really appreciated having the flushing toilet and potable water access. Definitely inspired me to visit more parks in the future!!
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@StephanieW6424 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #A24
Beautiful unique place, we had a great time and felt very safe.
@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Mar 13, 2023 at Campsite #A24
Clean bathrooms. Well maintained campsite without being over-maintained. Very friendly camp host with great regional knowledge. Great that they recycle propane canisters
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@DawnB1486112 · Camped on Mar 7, 2023 at Campsite #A24
My husband and I spent 1 night there in March and it was absolutely beautiful! Even with a full moon the night sky was breathtaking. There are 2 fairly easy hikes near the campground, both are very worth doing. The restroom was spotless. Next time we hope to stay longer as we loved it.
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@DanielR3951934 · Camped on Feb 13, 2023 at Campsite #A24
Campground was great. Camp host was friendly and informative.
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@PatriciaJ69268 · Camped on May 1, 2022 at Campsite #A24
Reservation system worked beautifully.
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@MontieH12D3480 · Camped on Feb 28, 2022 at Campsite #A24
flushing toilets and water .... must I say more?
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@MalloryPFF7E0E · Camped on Feb 21, 2022 at Campsite #A24
The camp host was lovely and the restrooms were spotless! We had a great stay, loved this campground.
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@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Feb 13, 2022 at Campsite #A24
Not the J-Tree I remember from the 90s. Its all now "van life" and RVs. I would have been better camping out on BLM where a high-clearance 4x4 affords you the ability to avoid the 10 meter overheard campsite conversation. I'm not used to hearing neighbors discuss their life as if they were in a private living room. There's something to be said for using solemn outdoor voices when you cast moon shadows. What would Hayduke say?
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@BethL9916430 · Camped on Feb 4, 2022 at Campsite #A24
Excellent campground! Clean bathrooms. Highly recommend
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@DebA445 · Camped on Jan 2, 2022 at Campsite #A24
The no hassle check-in was great and the site was exactly as expected. The only slight negative was the closeness of other sites and the generators they were running. The generators did shut off at a reasonable hour so good overall. I really like that you can just drive in to your reserved site and camp. We used the dump site and the drinking water and both were very easy to use and not a long wait to access. The personnel cleaning at the campground in the morning were very friendly and helpful.
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@PaulaP982 · Camped on Dec 23, 2021 at Campsite #A24
Stopped by the ranger station a few days early, to see if any spots were open prior to our reservation and was told to drive 10 min down the road to get an internet signal to book online! No signal at ranger station and they would not check for us. Towing a camper it wasn't convenient to drive 10 min down road, look for a pull over and then be able to turn around. When we did come back a few days later for our reservation, we saw empty spots every night that never filled. Sad! when there are people looking for a spot. There is no camp host, no check in place, we were told at the station check in was not necessary just go to your site. We stayed 3 nights and observed rigs too big for their sites, sticking out into the roadway, rigs with slides opened into the roadway, no one monitored generator hours, etc. Did see a ranger once a day mid morning and that's about it. Maybe they should really consider a Camp Host to oversee some things. Decently clean, but for another 15 min drive, go to BLM South and camp for free!
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@frankt153 · Camped on Nov 28, 2021 at Campsite #A24
It was a great trip except for the fact the campsite next to my reservation was quite close. Also 2 carloads of young people camped there and they talked loudly until 11 pm. Then at 1 am, someone over there got up and there was more talking for about a half hour.
@MaryJoyceF873 · Camped on Oct 8, 2021 at Campsite #A24
We had A24. Perfect spot. Close to restroom and trails. A great weekend getaway. Highly recommended.
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@KarmelB238 · Camped on Oct 2, 2021 at Campsite #A24
The campsite is super clean, close to the bathroom but you cant smell it! Stars are great, parking is nice too, you could definitely fit about three tents here. We had put up two! It was amazing
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