Cottonwood Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $30/night (up to 7 people); group camping $60/night (14 to 30 people, by reservation only), and it is open year-round. Cottonwood Campground is a Tribal Land campground near Chinle, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

Tribal Land · Chinle, Arizona

Managed by: Tribal Land
Hookups: None

Canyon de Chelly National Monument: The campground sits near the monument entrance in Chinle; guided canyon tours need an NPS backcountry permit ($15 per person, per tour). (navajonationparks.org)

Getting a site

Managed by: Tribal Land
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $30/night (up to 7 people); group camping $60/night (14 to 30 people, by reservation only)

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Group site capacity: Up to 30 people
Hookups: None

✓ Potable water
✓ Dump station

On site: Potable water and dump station.

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,530 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: 4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: 4G LTE
Smith Bagley Inc: 4G LTE

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Cottonwood Campground is open year-round .

Sources: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cottonwood Campground?

No. Cottonwood Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cottonwood Campground?

Camping at Cottonwood Campground costs $30/night (up to 7 people); group camping $60/night (14 to 30 people, by reservation only).

Does Cottonwood Campground have RV hookups?

No. Cottonwood Campground has no hookups. There is a dump station.

Is there drinking water at Cottonwood Campground?

Yes, Cottonwood Campground has potable water.

When is Cottonwood Campground open?

Cottonwood Campground is open year-round.

Is there cell service at Cottonwood Campground?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, Verizon, and Smith Bagley Inc and 5G from AT&T at Cottonwood Campground. It shows none from T-Mobile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Cottonwood Campground?

Cottonwood Campground is managed by a tribal nation.

More campgrounds: camping near Chinle and campgrounds in Apache.

Sources

navajonationparks.org (all fields), accessed 2026-09-29
nps.gov (manager, reservationSystem, showers, hookups, season, fee), accessed 2026-09-29
openstreetmap.org (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-29
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

First-come, first-served $30/night (up to 7 people); group camping $60/night (14 to 30 people, by reservation only)

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