US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Brewster County, Texas.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Big Bend National Park) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 29 |
| Site types | 28 standard, no electric, 1 group tent only area no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 29 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 40 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (432) 477-1121 |
| Website | www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/cottonwood_campground.htm |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Cottonwood Campground before you go.
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 permitted. There is not a fill or dump station, please come prepared.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Cottonwood Campground is in Brewster County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.