Cottonwood Campground (Ca)
North Shore, California · 3,077 ft · In Joshua Tree National Park
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,077 ft (938 m)3,077 ft938 m
Sites59
Cottonwood Campground (Ca) lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- A01Standard · up to 6 people
- A02Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- A03Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- A04Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- A05Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- A06Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- A07Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- A08Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- A09Standard · up to 6 people42 ft
- A10Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
Showing 10 of 59 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park 9
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 20 miles away.
- White Tank Campground15 sites · $12.50–$25 a night20 mi
- Belle Campground18 sites · $12.50–$25 a night21 mi
- Jumbo Rocks Campground124 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov22 mi
- Sheep Pass CampgroundCampground · facts not yet known25 mi
- Ryan Campground32 sites · $30 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov26 mi
- Hidden Valley Campground44 sites · $12.50–$25 a night28 mi
Also in the park: 9 group areas · 15 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Dump station
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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Overview
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Cottonwood Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing. Easy access from Interstate 10, makes it a popular stopover for travelers. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Cottonwood Campground (Ca): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny62°49°
- WedSunny67°54°
- ThuSunny70°59°
- FriSunny, 3% chance of rain73°58°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain70°56°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 4.9 mi · North Shore
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 5.4 mi · North Shore
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 5.7 mi · North Shore
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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