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  4. Cottonwood Group

Camping at Cottonwood Group near Twentynine Palms

Public campground · Twentynine Palms · 3 campsites · 3 group

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

The campground is popular from October through May, when daytime temperatures typically reach the 70s 90s and nights cool into the 40s 60s; summer brings much hotter conditions and is the park's off-season. Cottonwood's lower elevation means wildflowers can appear earlier than elsewhere in the park, with blooms often occurring between early February and late March depending on winter rainfall.

5.0 on Recreation.gov · 48 reviewsBook on National Park Service
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At a glance

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 3 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on National Park Service: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
G02
group tent only area nonelectric
RR$55
G03
group tent only area nonelectric
RR$55
G01
group tent only area nonelectric
RR$55

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on National Park Service. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on National Park Service ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Amphitheater
  • Drinking Water
  • Flush Toilets
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Visitor Center
Check-in
12:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Location

74485 National Park Dr
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Cottonwood Group: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cottonwood Group?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cottonwood Group?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Group?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (6 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $55/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 74485 National Park Dr (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (48 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Wonderful campsite. Well maintained We just wish there was a shower.”

Jim G 5 · May 2025 · Recreation.gov

“The group site has shade ramadas, potable water, and a restroom with flush toilets.”

Michael M 5 · Feb 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour Palm Springs area · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person
    • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket Palm Springs area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert Palm Springs area · 3 hr · from $175/person
Ways to stay

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    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2021 Jayco Greyhawk
    2021 Jayco Greyhawk

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 6 · 20 mi from campground

    $240/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2023 Forest River Sunseeker LE
    2023 Forest River Sunseeker LE

    Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 68 mi from campground

    $223/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)
    Bunkhouse Travel Trailer Sleeps 9-10 (Delivery Only)

    Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 80 mi from campground

    $130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Cottonwood Group

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket
    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Admission Ticket

    Palm Springs area · 1 hr–2 hr · from $34/person

    San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert
    San Andreas Fault Jeep Tour from Palm Desert

    Palm Springs area · 3 hr · from $175/person

    Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group
    Bank Heist Escape Room Game for Private Group

    Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person

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    Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group
    Titanic Escape Room Game for Private Group

    Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night
    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202630%70%0%
    Dec 202672%28%0%
    Jan 202760%40%0%
    Feb 202764%36%0%
    Mar 202730%70%0%
    Apr 202737%63%0%
    May 202767%33%0%
    Compare site types

    0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Group tent only area nonelectric (group)

    3 sites · $55/night

    Loops: Group Area (3)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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    Joshua Tree National Park Offroad Tour

    Palm Springs area · 5 hr · from $249/person

    Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    Joshua Tree National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

    Palm Springs area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

    Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour
    Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour

    Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $127/person

    Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour
    Palm Springs Modernism Architecture & History Bike Tour

    Palm Springs area · 2.9 hr–3.2 hr · from $115/person

    Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure
    Joshua Tree Open Air Hummer Adventure

    Palm Springs area · 3 hr–5 hr · from $179/person