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Basic Information
 The Cottonwood Campground is reservation only and has 62 sites, potable water and flush toilets. The Campground is near the Cottonwood Visitor Center in the southeast part of the park. The closest metropolitan area is Indio about 30 miles away.
Cottonwood Campground fees will increase to $35 per site starting January 1, 2025. Cottonwood Group Campground fees will increase to $55 per site starting January 1, 2025. TOTAL SITES: 62 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 3 Horse: 0 Other: 0 Amenities
Fire/Stove Policy Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly. Toilet Types
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Weather Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. At 3,000 ft, Cottonwood is lower in elevation than other campgrounds and is usually 5-10 degrees warmer than the northern part of the park. The day time temperature is often over 100°F (38°C) in summer and around 60°F (15°C) in winter. Temperatures can drop below freezing during the winter. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping. Campsite Fee Individual Campsite Fee. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle. $35.00 Group Campsite Fee There are three group campsites. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited. $55.00 Senior/Access Pass Campsite Fee Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle. $17.50 Senior/Access Pass Group Campsite Fee Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. There are three group campsites. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited. $27.50 Email Address Phone number (Voice) Mailing Address Joshua Tree National Park74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Physical Address Cottonwood CampgroundPinto Basin Road Cottonwood Springs, CA 92277 Directions Cottonwood Campground is near the South Entrance near Cottonwood Spring. There is an access point along Interstate 10, 25 miles east of Indio. The Campground is off of Pinto Basin Road, next to The Cottonwood Visitor Center.Regulations Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles. Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
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Accessibility Information
ADA Information - The Cottonwood Amphitheater is ADA accessible from Loop A. There are no ADA accessible campsites in the campground. Campgrounds with ADA accessible campsites include Indian Cove (site 1), Jumbo Rocks (site 122), and Black Rock (site 61). Wheelchair Access - Most campsites have uneven terrain. Many roads are unpaved. The paved roads are crumbling and uneven. The Cottonwood Visitor Center has ADA access and the parking lot is well paved and flat. There is a wheelchair accessible restroom. RV & Trailer Information - There are no hookups for RVs at any campground in Joshua Tree. Cottonwood Campground has RV-accessible potable water and dump stations. Generator use is permitted only from 7-9 am, noon-2 pm, and 5-7 pm. RVs and trailers are allowed in sites if space permits. RVs and trailers are not allowed at the group campsites at Cottonwood Campground. RV Allowed - Yes RV Max Length in Feet - 35 Trailer Allowed - Yes Trailer Max Length in Feet - 35 Classification - This campground is a developed campground. RV CampingRVs and habitable trailers are prohibited in the Cottonwood Group Campsites.Some individual campsites, aka family campsites, can accommodate an overall combined RV length (including a towed vehicle) of up to 35 feet. For details about specific sites and availability, check out the Cottonwood Campground page on www.recreation.gov. PhotosCheck out our Cottonwood Campground album on Flickr.
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Last updated: May 28, 2021