A25
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Campsite #A25 at Cottonwood Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #A25
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 42 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | weak |
2/26
2/27
Campsite #A25 Features: Drive-In access, Parallel parking, 42-foot driveway, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 56% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 8% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@Elizabeth65783 · Camped on Jan 9, 2026 at Campsite #A25
The weather didnt allow us to enjoy the park, but the host was present and helpful to campers
No Service
@WilliamL82CDA1 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #A25
I camp in Cottonwood every month during week days. Making reservations online is a great improvement over first-come-first- served in the past.
No Service
@DenisKFFAC228C · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #A25
No host. Fair/Good flush toilets, & running sink water. Lots of coyotes roaming the campground from sunset to noon. We saw 4-5 before (early) bedtime daily. We stayed about 5 nights. No power/water just Dump on site.
Major Issues
@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.
Some Coverage
@BehyarB8975344 · Camped on Jan 24, 2025 at Campsite #A25
All in all, it was a pleasant trip.
No Service
@StuartA8666D06 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #A25
Great campsite, away from the crowds at the northern end of the park. Several good hikes from the campsite.
No Service
@DouglasT563853 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #A25
This is a very level site with lots of space for our 10 x 14 tent to the left of the fire pit not shown in the image. The bathrooms were clean and fresh water available. Cell service was not available at the campsite but was available at the south entrance.
No Service
@SamuelA8653553 · Camped on Mar 27, 2024 at Campsite #A25
Our experience at Cottonwood Campground was wonderful. The campsites are large, with a lot of room for a couple of large tents. Bathrooms have running water and flush toilets and were well maintained. The camp hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.
No Service
@RitaHAD9773B93 · Camped on Mar 7, 2024 at Campsite #A25
Best time to be here is on the weekdays. Weekends the campground is full of young groups who come to party, BUT they do turn it off by 10 pm. I am happy to see kids out enjoying camping and nature, but weekends are much louder and smokefilled than the weekdays. Beautiful location, hikes to Mastodon peak and Palm Oasis are good day walks. It is very far from anything else in the park, but we love it that way.
No Service
@GlennW8329771 · Camped on Jan 21, 2024 at Campsite #A25
Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful campground. We were in A35 which was not level, had a great view, near bathrooms. Site was long enough for our 25' Airstream and truck to fit. Site was a pull in. Loved it here. Great hike with informative signs!
@ErikB5590701 · Camped on Dec 31, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Awesome campground. Not too far from southern entrance, so its a great first stop if you wanna trek north and see the whole park. Nice bathrooms and running water, which you wont find it much of the central areas of park. Beautiful night sky and really close to mastodon peak hike, which I highly recommend!
@CarolB2589812 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #A25
The campground is beautiful and it's possible to walk to a very nice trail. The bathrooms were clean and large. The campsite itself was large. Our parking spot was not level, so much so that our levelers were not enough to compensate.
No Service
@MelissaW474369 · Camped on Dec 23, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Nice campground with flush toilets, fresh water, and a dump station which us RV'ers appreciate. Found it a little strange that the bathrooms have no electricity whatsoever - bring a flashlight. There is also no cell coverage whatsoever. We would have liked to communicate with family members that were joining us in the campground as well as research other areas and hikes within the park. Even book another night, which is only possible to do online. It's a shame the visitors center a short ways down the road does not provide an open wifi connection like other parks, for this purpose. Site 25 was adequately sized for our 25 ft. RV, even with our driver's side slide out, though it is tight. Most sites are like this it seems. We also had to level a bit as there was a slight slope. #25 also has a nice open area around the fire pit which made it excellent for visiting family to gather around the campfire.
No Service
@AprilL7916355 · Camped on Oct 14, 2023 at Campsite #A25
We had a wonderful camping night for stargazing. The stars were so beautiful. Milky way hang through the entire sky. I was speechless when I looked at the stars. What a wonderful night.
@DarrenO62EE16D · Camped on Apr 3, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Our first time visiting and we enjoyed it. Clean, scenic and quiet. Mastodon Peak hike is one of the best in the park and accessible from the campground. Its an easy hike and the view from the top is terrific with the Salton Sea in the distance. With all the rains this year, the wildflower blooms were amazing along the hiking trail.
No Service
@keithh9614073 · Camped on Mar 5, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Sites were both clean and camping neighbors were courteous. David the host was kind and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the park and recommended some great day hikes. Ill definitely be back!
No Service
@DelindaR55BA44 · Camped on Feb 17, 2023 at Campsite #A25
The campground was very clean and well maintained.
No Service
@KevinL2650622 · Camped on Feb 4, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Spot 25 is in the inner loop of the campground so it doesnt feel too private. However, the site is spacious and once you gather around the campfire, it dont matter. The campground has flushable toilets, which is also a major plus. There is a nice view of the sunset over the mountain and Im pretty sure I witnessed a UFO at night or I was possibly trippin.
No Service
@JeffR6B0877FD2 · Camped on Jan 19, 2023 at Campsite #A25
Wonderful area so varied. The camper parking spots however arent. Tight fits for vehicles which cam make navigating through the parked campers tricky. If looking to camp in Joshua Tree Id look for a site further in the park, there are several throughout.
No Service
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Nov 18, 2022 at Campsite #A25
Down and dirty simple place to Camp. There are a lot of good camp site in Joshua Tree. The only draw back we had were the late party nearby that didnt stop until 3 am.
No Service
@GeoffreyA233 · Camped on Jan 16, 2022 at Campsite #A25
Lacks the large rocks of other parts of Joshua Tree but has nice views and the site we had was a good size.
No Service
@RameshN929 · Camped on Dec 21, 2021 at Campsite #A25
Awesome Campground. Very clean washrooms.
No Service
@VincentA254 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #A25
This is a really nice campground. Its away from the major attractions in the park though. Its extremely clean for a campground, although you would expect that from a National Park right?
No Service
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