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Jumbo Rocks Campground
Perhaps one of the more popular campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, Jumbo Rocks Campgronds is located in San Bernardino county, California. There are 124 individual/family campsites located in Jumbo Rocks Campground.
Reservations are required during the busy season, September to May. The campground is centrally located and features campsites which are hidden amongst the large boulder formations in the area.
Joshua Tree National Park is a fantastic destination for those interested in Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, star-gazing, flowers and wildlife viewing. There are many historic sites in Joshua Tree National Park.
Because of the park’s very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Campground Summary
| Name | Jumbo Rocks Campground |
| Location | Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino, California |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.9916912,-116.065021 |
| Elevation | 4380 feet |
| Number of Sites | 124 |
| Amenities | Tables, Fire rings, vault toilets |
Campground Map
Jumbo Rocks Campground is centrally located along Park Boulevard. The campground is approximately 12 miles from Twentynine Palms and 21 miles from the town of Joshua Tree.
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Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove Campground is a campground located in Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino county, California. The campground is located off of Highway 62 about thirteen miles east of Joshua Tree Village. and ten miles west of Twentynine Palms on the northern end of the Wonderland of Rocks formation.
Indian Cove Road dead-ends at this secluded area. Indian Cove has 101 campsites, including thirteen group campsites. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day it is 39 reservable sites. There are vault toilets but no water at the campsites. Water is available at the small ranger station roughly two miles north of the campground.
Joshua Tree National Park is a fantastic destination for those interested in Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, star-gazing, flowers and wildlife viewing. There are many historic sites in Joshua Tree National Park.
Because of the park’s very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Campground Summary
| Name | Indian Cove Campground |
| Location | Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino, California |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0947412,-116.1616588 |
| Elevation | 3400 feet |
| Number of Site | 101 |
| Amenities | Tables, Fire Rings, Vault Toilets |
Campground Map
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Cottonwood Campground
The Cottonwood Campground is campground located in Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino, California. Reservations are required only during the busy season from September to May.
The campground is host of 62 campsites with tables, fire rings and vault toilets. The Campground is near the Cottonwood Visitor Center in the southeast part of the park. The closest metropolitan area is Indio about 30 miles away.
Joshua Tree National Park is a fantastic destination for those interested in Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, star-gazing, flowers and wildlife viewing. There are many historic sites in Joshua Tree National Park.
Because of the park’s very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Campground Summary
| Name | Cottonwood Campground |
| Location | Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino, California |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.7426154,-115.8170727 |
| Elevation | 3000 feet |
| Number of Sites | 62 |
| Amenities | Tables, fire rings |
Campground Map
The campground is near the South Entrance near Cottonwood Spring. There is an access point along Interstate 10 about 25 miles east of Indio, California. The Campground is off of Pinto Basin Road, next to The Cottonwood Visitor Center.
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Black Rock Canyon Campground
Black Rock Canyon Campground is a large campground with 99 campsites located in the northwest corner of the Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park is a fantastic destination for those interested in Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, star-gazing, flowers and wildlife viewing. There are many historic sites in Joshua Tree National Park.
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available.
For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride.
Because of the park’s very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small.
Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Campground Summary
| Name | Black Rock Canyon Campground |
| Location | Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino, California |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0733332,-116.3919464 |
| Number of Sites | 99 |
| Elevation | 4.030 feet |
| Amenities | Fire Rings, Tables, Flush Toilets, Water, Dump Station |
Campground Map
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Hidden Valley Campground
The Hidden Valley Campground is an established year round campground location in Joshua Tree National Park in California. Joshua Tree National Park is a fantastic destination for those interested in Outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, bouldering, star-gazing, flowers and wildlife viewing. There are many historic sites in Joshua Tree National Park.
The Mohave desert campground hosts features 44 campsites, pit toilets and no water. The campground is located off of Park Boulevard approximately fourteen miles from the town of Joshua Tree.
The campground is surrounded by large boulders and decorated with Joshua Trees. All of the campsites at Hidden Valley Campground are first-come, first-served. Camping fees must be pre-paid at an entrance station.
Because of the park’s very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas.
Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire.
If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.
Campground Summary
| Name | Hidden Valley Campground |
| Location | Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino, California |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0178521,-116.1640167 |
| Number of Sites | 44 |
| Elevation | 4200 feet |
| Amenities | Vault Toilets, Tables, Fire Rings |
Campground Map
Directions
The campground is off of Park Boulevard approximately 14 miles from the town of Joshua Tree. The campground is located near Barker Dam and the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. If entering from the West Entrance in Joshua Tree, continue for about 10 miles. The campground will be on your left. If entering from the North Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, proceed for about 16 miles on Park Boulevard and the campground will be on your right.