This spot is 8 miles from beautiful St. Elena Canyon. It芒鈧劉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.
Jenni
Posted Dec 17, 2020; Michigan
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芒鈧劉ll be staying here from now on. There芒鈧劉s water but not enough pressure to fill our van芒鈧劉s tank, so we went to chisos to fill and dump. Allegedly, in mid-February it芒鈧劉s not the true 芒鈧揵usy season芒鈧 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.
Sarah
Posted Feb 19, 2020; Denver
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!
Pilot195
Posted Jun 05, 2019; NY
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 芒鈧搉on-potable芒鈧 water faucets. No RV dump or water. We芒鈧劉ll be back again next April.
Diana808
Posted Apr 28, 2018; Kamuela HI
Pleasant campground set amount the trees. Most sites were level. No generators permitted. No bathrooms - just freshly painted cement outhouses.
Ncroadtreker
Posted Oct 28, 2016; Raleigh, NC
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.
Cencerrita
Posted Jan 03, 2016; Florida