Cottonwood Campground

Overview

Cottonwood Campground is a quiet oasis in the western corner of Big Bend National Park. Reservations are required. Conveniently located between the Castolon Historic District, the scenic Santa Elena Canyon and the tail end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, this small, 22-site campground is one of the least-known and…

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

22 campsites

Fee

From $16 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

432-477-1121

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

• Hike Into Santa Elena CanyonHike · 5.7 mi from camp

  The trail begins at the end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive to Santa Elena Canyon, and is one of the prettiest short trails in the park. National Park Service

  Show on map
• Lost Mine TrailHike · 17.1 mi from camp

  The Lost Mine Trail climbs to the side of Lost Mine Peak, offering spectacular views of Juniper Canyon and the Northeast Rim of the Chisos. National Park Service

  Show on map

Scenic sights

• Cerro CastellanPeak · 3,274 ft · 1.6 mi from camp

  Cerro Castellan is a 3,294-foot-elevation summit in Brewster County, Texas, United States. Wikipedia

  Show on map
• Desert Mountain OverlookViewpoint · 1.2 mi from campShow on map
• Cerro CastellanViewpoint · 1.4 mi from campShow on map
• Mule Ear PeaksPeak · 3,425 ft · 7.3 mi from camp

  Mule Ear Peaks are two summits in Brewster County, Texas, United States. Wikipedia

  Show on map
• Cattrail FallsWaterfall · 14.7 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Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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.