A forested campground near hiking.
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.








Availability on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| G02 group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G03 group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
| G01 group tent only area nonelectric | R | R | $55 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
74485 National Park Dr
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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.”
“The group site has shade ramadas, potable water, and a restroom with flush toilets.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every nightAn 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.
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 6 · 20 mi from campground
$240/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 68 mi from campground
$223/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 9 · 80 mi from campground
$130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

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

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

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

Palm Springs area · 1 hr · from $42/person
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.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 30% | 70% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 72% | 28% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 64% | 36% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 30% | 70% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 37% | 63% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 67% | 33% | 0% |
0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
3 sites · $55/night
Loops: Group Area (3)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

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

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

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

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

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