Joshua Tree National Park camping guide. FREE
Joshua Tree National Park camping guide. FREE
Kenneth Rayburn
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This guide includes all the campgrounds in the park and their information. If you need more info or a custom guide, please contact me for a consultation.
~ Campsites:
The majority of the campsites in the park are available by reservation. Reservations can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance and can be booked on recreation.gov.
Book your site before entering the park.
All other sites are first come first serve.
~ Cell service:
Very unreliable and nonexistent in Joshua Tree National Park. For a reliable option use Gaia GPS's cell coverage map, it's more of an investment for this premium layer but it's well worth it. For a cheaper option with more work use the (Free cell coverage link) below.
~ Reservations:
It is highly recommended if you plan to camp on a holiday, a weekend, or any day of the week in the spring.
The busy spring season runs from November to May. October is the slowest and best time. For first come first serve campsite.
(Reservation Link) below.
~ Summer Status/open date:
All reservation campgrounds are open year-round. Some sections of Indian Cove Campground, Black Rock Campground, and Cottonwood Campground close in the summer.
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Joshua Tree National Park
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NEED TO KNOW:
-Joshua Tree has two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado. This leads to very hot, dry and windy days with cold nights. Bring layers for nighttime, a good windbreaker jacket and ChapStick.
- The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You are welcome to drive in and out at any time. Entrance fee varies, but sometimes the fee booth is closed. Check out the (Entrance Passes) link below if you plan to visit more than two national or state parks. These passes can save you a lot of money.
- There are no services, water, or amenities besides small trash cans anywhere in the park. Please bring all your own food, water, and supplies. Pack in, pack out. Leave no trace.
-All pets must stay on leash at all times, can't be more than 100 feet from a road, and are not allowed on any trails.
-Peak busy seasons are holidays, weekends from Oct-May, and during spring break season
(mid-Feb-April). We recommend going during the off seasons mid-week.
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Reservations required.
Ryan Campground
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31 sites. $20 per night. 4,300 feet in elevation. Pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. No water.
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- Handicap-accessible sites are Jumbo and Black Rock campground.
Jumbo Rocks Campground
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124 sites. $20 per night. 4,400 feet in elevation. Pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. No water.
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Black Rock Canyon Campground
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99 sites. $25 per night. 4,000 feet in elevation. Water, flush toilets, tables, fire grates, and a dump station.
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Group sites are Sheep Pass, Cottonwood, and Indian Campground
Sheep Pass Campground
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Group Campsite at Sheep Pass
without a Senior/Access Pass:
Sheep Pass has 6 campsites that range in price from $35-50 depending on site capacity. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited.
Group Campsite at Sheep Pass
with a Senior/Access Pass:
Sheep Pass has 6 campsites that range in price from $17.50-$25 depending on site capacity. Tents only. RVs and habitable trailers prohibited.
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Cottonwood Campground
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62 sites. $25 per night. 3,000 feet in elevation. Water, flush toilets, tables, fire grates, and a dump station.
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Indian Cove Campground
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101 sites. $25 per night. 3,200 feet in elevation. Pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. No water.
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First come, first serve.
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Belle Campground
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18 sites. $15 per night. 3,800 feet in elevation.
Pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. No water.
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White Tank Campground
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15 sites. $15 per night. 3,800 feet in elevation. Pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. No water.
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