Reviews

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: This spot is 8 miles from beautiful St. Elena Canyon. It’s shaded with lots of cottonwood trees and there is drinking water available. There is no electricity or water hookups. It is quiet and beautiful and we were able to see javelina in the campground.

Posted Dec 17, 2020 by Jenni from Michigan. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: We ended up staying here because chisos and rio grande valley were full and we were SO HAPPY we did. Much more space for each site, very quiet, dark, and close to all the beautiful sites on the west side of the park. We’ll be staying here from now on. There’s water but not enough pressure to fill our van’s tank, so we went to chisos to fill and dump. Allegedly, in mid-February it’s not the true “busy season” yet but campground was still full every night, with people turned away. For sun/mon/tues, you need to be there by ~early afternoon to get a spot. On thurs/fri/sat, sites were gone by ~9:30am, if not earlier.

Posted Feb 19, 2020 by Sarah from Denver. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: LOVED LOVED LOVED it! Chisos and Rio Grande Village were both full when we arrived so Cottonwood was only open campground. For us, it was the hidden jewel - only 1 other camper. Restrooms were "park normal" - meaning no a/c, no ventilation, no plumbing. Usable for a guy less desirable for a gal. But, super peaceful, serene and so much to do and see around!

Posted Jun 05, 2019 by pilot195 from NY. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: If you are a birder, this is a must visit campground, especially during migration. We stayed seven nights in late April. Temperatures whip sawed between the high nineties and the low sixties. But never mind, the birding was outstanding. Camp was very quiet. No generators allowed! All the sites are level, located in a grove of cottonwood and mesquite trees which can provide shade. When they occasionally flood the grounds to water the trees, grab your binoculars and settle in to watch the show. The insects react to the water and the birds come to feast. Guided birding groups visit camp several times a week, sometimes three times a day. Bring lots of drinking water. The only purified water spout just trickles. There are several “non-potable” water faucets. No RV dump or water. We’ll be back again next April.

Posted Apr 28, 2018 by Diana808 from Kamuela HI. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: Pleasant campground set amount the trees. Most sites were level. No generators permitted. No bathrooms - just freshly painted cement outhouses.

Posted Oct 27, 2016 by ncroadtreker from Raleigh, NC. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.

For Cottonwood Campground - Big Bend National Park: Very popular site and not possible to get in. we used Crofton Springs which is 10 miles before Panther junction coming from the West. Only 2 primitive sites, but 80% of the time we were the only ones. $12 permit for 14 nights.
Drinking water available at Panther Junction ranger site max 5 gal a day free. petrol 75c more at Panther junction and you need to fill up on the I10.

Posted Jan 03, 2016 by Cencerrita from Florida. This is the subjective opinion of a traveler and not of AllStays LLC.