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Cottonwood Group Campground
National ParkPublic landNational Park ServicePets allowed

Cottonwood Group

North Shore, California · 3,077 ftIn Joshua Tree National Park

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At a glance

4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$55recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
3From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
3,077 ft938 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Not yet known
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites3

Cottonwood Group lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Joshua Tree National Park · 10 campgrounds

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Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park 10

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Also in the park: 8 group areas · 15 backcountry and High Sierra camps

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Amenities

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  • Drinking water
  • Group sites only
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent sites
  • Toilets
  • Reservations (required)

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Overview

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Cottonwood Group Campground is one of the best places in Joshua Tree National Park for stargazing and wildflower viewing. The group campground is part of the main Cottonwood Campground and has three sites that are by reservation only. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park and the only campground that lies in the southern section. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger

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Cell service

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FCC 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 Group: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny62°48°
  • WedSunny66°53°
  • ThuSunny70°58°
  • FriSunny, 8% chance of rain73°59°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain72°57°

Nearby camping

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Outside the park, nearest first.

3 more within 25 mi

Location and contact

33.74366, -115.81485
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Managed by
National Park ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
North Shore

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