Joshua Tree National Park Camping
Camping in Joshua Tree National Park offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning desert landscape and experience the park's natural beauty up close. Here's what you need to know about camping in Joshua Tree:
1. Black Rock Campground
- Located near the North Entrance of the park.
- Facilities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
- Drinking water available.
- RVs and trailers up to 35 feet are permitted.
- Reservations are available from September to May, and sites are first-come, first-served from June to August.
2. Cottonwood Campground
- Located near the South Entrance of the park.
- Facilities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
- Drinking water available.
- RVs and trailers up to 35 feet are permitted.
- Reservations are available from September to May, and sites are first-come, first-served from June to August.
3. Indian Cove Campground
- Located near the North Entrance of the park.
- Facilities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
- No drinking water available.
- RVs and trailers up to 25 feet are permitted.
- Reservations are available year-round.
4. Jumbo Rocks Campground
- Located near the West Entrance of the park.
- Facilities include pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
- Drinking water available.
- RVs and trailers up to 35 feet are permitted.
- Reservations are available from September to May, and sites are first-come, first-served from June to August.
5. Ryan Campground
Smaller and quieter than other campgrounds, Ryan Campground offers 31 sites with easy access to both rock climbing areas and historical sites like Ryan Ranch. The campground provides pit toilets but no potable water. Like Hidden Valley, it is first-come, first-served, though during the cooler months, it can fill up early in the day.
