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Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)

Overview Cottonwood Campground is a quiet desert oasis in the southwestern corner of Big Bend National Park. Conveniently located between the Castolon Historic District, the scenic Santa Elena Canyon and the tail end of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, this small, 30-site campground is one of the least-known and quiet campgrounds in the park. There is one group campsite and 30 individual sites. This is a remote campground in a remote park. It is dry camping, no hook-ups, and no generators are…

  • Managed by: National Park Service
  • Coordinates: 29.1369444, -103.5222222

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Castolon Visitor Center
  • Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)
  • Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
  • Chisos Basin Visitor Center
  • Big Bend Backcountry Camping
  • Panther Junction Visitor Center

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX) reservable?

Yes — Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX) accepts reservations. Check the live availability calendar to see open dates and book.

Where is Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)?

See the map for Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)'s exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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