Cottonwood Campground

Category: Campground in Chinle, Arizona

Address: 0.5 Mile SW of CDC Welcome Center, Chinle, AZ 86503, USA

Phone: +19286742106

Reviews

Craig Jacobsen

Jul 20, 2022

Nice setting. Right at the entrance to the canyon. No hook ups. Dump station and water station. No problems finding a spot for my 41 foot RV. Saw a 45 foot here also. Only a few pull through. First come first served. Get here before 4 to assure a spot.

H Lyons

Jun 3, 2022

A great base for canyon exploration. The park is just OK. Lots of burrs from the weeds to injure puppys paws. Water is available from low spigots however they cut the threads off so you cannot use a hose to fill tall containers or your tank. Too much light pollution for star gazing. We enjoyed our two nights of dry camping here and felt safe. Staff was friendly.

Helen Allen

May 10, 2022

Extremely reasonable. Water available and flush toilets. No showers. Super convenient to canyon de chelly. Chinle az.

David Decher

Mar 6, 2020

Do not stay here. The campground is right off a highway so traffic noise is constant all night long. Lights from the Thunderbird Lodge next door are on all night. Fires are not allowed. As other reviews have mentioned, dogs in the surrounding neighborhood bark all night. To top it off, the bathroom are locked at night until 8 in the morning, so if you have to use the bathroom in the night or when you wake up, you are out of luck! While we were here some people were going outside because they were so desperate, but there isn’t any privacy and that is definitely not sanitary. The only plus of this place is that it is close to the visitors center. I’ll say it again- don’t stay here.

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Questions & Answers

How much for a spot

Lavelle White | Mar 11, 2020
F J Smith | Mar 12, 2020

$14 per night when I stayed there about 6 months ago.

Is this Campground open year round?

coMMand 003 | Mar 11, 2020
Nitin Sivakrishnan | Mar 12, 2020

Yes - although only about 1/3rd the campground is open during winter. We were there last Friday(Dec 13th). The shower facilities and water hookups are not available. The restrooms are open from 8am - 5pm.

Is there a camp host on duty?

Peter Kraus | Mar 11, 2020
Joanne Harrington | Mar 12, 2020

We only had one come knocking as I guess you have to pay in cash. We got in after dark and after closing both nights.

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Does this location have power and watet hook ups

Patrick Southworth | Mar 11, 2020
Paula Howard | Mar 12, 2020

No hook ups.

Price variances for a nite stay or two stay?

Jaye Tibbits | Mar 11, 2020
Paula Howard | Mar 12, 2020

Canyon de Chelly.....an unexpected gem. Enjoy.

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What does it cost to camp to camp there. How about electricity and water?

David Andrews | Mar 11, 2020
Alicia Hurd | Mar 12, 2020

If I remember correctly it cost about $14 a night. There are no water or electric hookups. The spaces are nicely spaced and paved. If going during the warm season I highly recommend you get a shaded spot. The bathroom does have running water and flush toilets. We brought our own water because last year they were having a severe drought. It is first come first serve. A good resource is the National Park Service website: https://www.nps.gov/cach/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm

how much per night for RV camping

Dee Gray | Mar 12, 2019
Steve McClanahan | Mar 13, 2019

14 per night

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Is there transportation from campground to the entrance to the monument?

Patricia Trout | Mar 12, 2019
Donna K Mason | Mar 13, 2019

I need help. Didnd see where to message you.. Wow. Trying to find airport to fly in on cheap ticket. Etc. HELP. LOL click on pic to message me. Please

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Is there any electricity - husband needs bi-pap machine at night.

Phyllis Krueger | Mar 11, 2020
Alicia Hurd | Mar 12, 2020

There are no electrical hookups

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