Cottonwood Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

62 campsites

Fee

From $35 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

760-367-3001

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cottonwood Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Mastodon PeakHike · 2-3 Hours · 0.6 mi from camp

  A moderate three mile loop with 375 feet of elevation gain. National Park Service

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• Hike Cottonwood SpringHike · 5-20 Minutes · 0.6 mi from camp

  A short, easy 0.1 mile walk to an oasis. National Park Service

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• Bajada TrailHike · 15-30 Minutes · 4.4 mi from camp

  Enjoy this short, easy trail through the Colorado desert. National Park Service

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• Lost Palms Oasis TrailHike · 4.2 mi long · 4-6 Hours · 0.6 mi from camp

  A difficult 7.5 mile hike to an oasis. National Park Service

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• Mastodon Mine Loop TrailHike · 2.4 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Hike Cholla Cactus GardenHike · 15-30 Minutes · 14.1 mi from camp

  An easy quarter mile hike through a cholla patch along Pinto Basin Road. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Mastodon PeakPeak · 3,396 ft · 1.1 mi from camp

  A peak along Mastodon Mine Loop Trail.

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• Buried MountainPeak · 1,444 ft · 7.1 mi from camp

  Buried Mountain is a mountain in the Orocopia Mountains, visible from Interstate 10. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Two Bolt RockClimbing · 21.8 mi from campShow on map
• Demon DomeClimbing · 21.9 mi from campShow on map
• Crow's NestClimbing · 21.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.