Cottonwood Campground

"This small, 24 site campground offers a shady retreat under the site’s namesake Cottonwood trees during your visit to Big Bend National Park. The best times to visit this campground are during the Fall and Winter peak seasons, because even with the shade, the park in general reaches extreme temperatures in the summer. The site is open from November 1 - April 30. Make sure you bring your Luno Car Window Screens with you if you do visit during any of the warmer dates, so that you can sleep with the windows down. The site is located between the Castolon Historic District and Santa Elena Canyon, giving you easy access to some of the park’s top attractions, while staying private and quiet. This campground is usually first-come-first-serve, but because of Covid regulations, you currently must reserve ahead of time on Recreation.gov. Sites are $16 per night. The sites are designed for tent camping, or car camping, with space to easily drive your car right up into your campsite. Pit toilets, picnic tables, grills, and water are all available. There is no dump station and no generators allowed. If all sites are full here, Rio Grande Village Campground is an excellent option if you’re looking for a larger campground. Chisos Basin Campground is also a great choice with easy access and close proximity to the Window Trail, one of the most popular hiking trails in the park."

"Hottest part of park but easiest to get a campsite"