Cottonwood Springs    33°44'43''N 118°48'46''W Elevation 3122'

Cottonwood Oasis	Cottonwood Oasis	Topographic Map of Area (Click to enlarge for printing)

Location: Joshua Tree National Park

Access: From the south, enter the park off I-10 on Cottonwood Springs Road, 25 miles west of Indio.

Facilities: 62 sites, water and flush toilets, a good tent site; crowded on weekends. Group camping by reservation - 3 sites.

Season: Open all year, most popular in Winter/Spring

Fees: $10, $15/group.

Nearby Hiking Trails: Mastodon Peak Trail: 3-mile roundtrip, 2-3 hours, difficulty level is moderate. Trail begins at the Cottonwood Spring or Cottonwood Campground. On this trail you will see excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea. Summit elevation is 3371 feet.

Lost Palms Trail: 8.0 miles one way, 4 - 6 hours, Moderate level. Canyon with numerous palm stands. A side trip to Victory Palms and Munsen Canyon involves scrambling.

Nearby 4X4 Trails: Old Dale Road ~ Gold Crown Road to Pinto Basin. 4WD Required, also excellent Mountain Bike Trail. Time by Car: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 23 Miles (one way)

Managing Agency: National Park Service


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