Cottonwood Campground
RV park · Big Bend National Park, TX
- dump station16 mi
- fuel station13 mi
Preview from nps.gov · official website
About
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 quiet campgrounds in the park. There is one group campsite and 21 individual sites. This is a remote campground in a remote park. It is dry camping, no hook-ups, and no generators are permitted.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 16 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 13 mi
fuel station
Alon
- 12 mi
grocery
Study Butte "Mall"
- 16 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 15 mi
trailhead
Airport Trails Trailhead
- 1.1 mi
attraction
Desert Mountain Overlook
- 4.8 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- Cottonwood Campground · Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
- nps.gov
Reservations & demand
Lead time: Unknown
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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