Campground

Cottonwood Campground, Joshua Tree

Mecca, California

Palm oasis camp at the southern gate, warmer in winter.

Price
US$30 per night
Booking
Best to book
Sites
62

Cottonwood has 62 sites in the low Colorado Desert section of the park with a nearby palm oasis. It has flush toilets and is better for winter than the high desert.

Good to know

  • Mastodon Peak hike is close
  • Cooler months only
  • Water at the camp
Best time
November to March
Open
Open all year, hot in summer
Getting there
Sealed road, all vehicles ok
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Dump station
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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