this campground is on the Southside of Joshua Tree National Park. You will not see any Joshua Trees here (they are on the Northside) however, it is definitely a spot to check out. You pull up alongside your site, a huge area with a fire pit and a picnic table. A great area to go for a hike and watch the stars at night. Try and get site B13, epic views. 

When Planning a trip through Joshua Tree you will want to spend most of your time on the Northside anywhere between HiddenValley - White Tank Campgrounds. Plan to spend time at skull rock exploring like a child and taking pictures like you are Ansel Adams. Cottonwood Campground is a great, inexpensive stop on the Southside before you leave Joshua Tree. Highly recommended it.... oh and check out the gift shop at the entrance they have a tour guild/hike recommendation area that was super helpful.