Cottonwood Group
North Shore, California · 3,077 ft · In Joshua Tree National Park
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,077 ft (938 m)3,077 ft938 m
Sites3
Cottonwood Group lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- G01Group · up to 15 peopleTents only
- G02Group · up to 20 peopleTents only
- G03Group · up to 25 peopleTents only
All 3 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Other campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park 10
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Cottonwood Campground (Ca)62 sites · $35 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov0.2 mi
- 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
Also in the park: 8 group areas · 15 backcountry and High Sierra camps
Open the park pageAmenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Drinking water
- Group sites only
- Picnic tables
- Tent sites
- Toilets
- Reservations (required)
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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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
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
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 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
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 4.7 mi · North Shore
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 5.4 mi · North Shore
Joshua Tree South Dispersed Camping Area
RV Park · 5.6 mi · North Shore
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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