Cottonwood Mountains
The Cottonwood Mountains are closest to the park's southern entrance.
Plan Around Cottonwood Mountains
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Cottonwood Mountains Details
There are six distinct mountain ranges within Joshua Tree National Park: The Little San Bernardino Mountains in the southwestern part; the Hexie, and Pinto Mountains in the center; the Cottonwood in the south; and the Eagle and Coxcomb Mountains in the eastern part. The Cottonwood Mountains are closest to the park's southern entrance and feature the Cottonwood Visitor Center, Cottonwood Spring area, Mastodon Peak, Cottonwood Oasis and Lost Palm Oasis, as well as a number of backcountry roads.
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Nearby Parks Around Cottonwood Mountains
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cottonwood Mountains
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3.3 mi away
I-10 Freeway/Interstate 10
The I-10 freeway connects Los Angeles, Calif., and Phoenix, Ariz., passing through the Coachella Valley and the famous desert resort towns of the Palm Springs area along the way.
3.4 mi away
Moorten's Mill
A short hike from Cottonwood Spring leads through palo verde and desert willow trees to the remains of Moorten's Mill.
3.6 mi away
Pinkham Canyon/Thermal Canyon Road
Beginning at Cottonwood Visitor Center in the southern section of the park, this challenging 20-mile road travels west along Smoke Tree Wash before cutting down into Pinkham Canyon.
5.4 mi away
Cottonwood Visitor Center
The Cottonwood Visitor Center serves the Cottonwood Springs area of the park.
5.7 mi away
Mastodon Peak Trail
Mastodon Peak, at 3,440 feet, stands sentinel over Cottonwood Spring Oasis and portions of the Lost Palms Oasis Trail.
