Indian Cove Campground

There are so many magical ways to experience Joshua Tree National Park and there’s no better way than camping under the stars. This guide will provide you with the best campgrounds to stay at (along with HipCamps in case campgrounds are full), our favorite hikes including popular ones and secluded ones along with amazing places to grab a bite to eat in the area. 🌵 This guide includes: - 7 campgrounds/HipCamps ⛺️ - 5 hiking trails 🥾 - 8 restaurants/cafes ☕️ - 2 local grocery stores 🛒 - 1 rock climbing tour 🧗‍♀️ - Direct links to all campgrounds, hikes, and restaurants 🔗 Happy Trailz is a camper van business based out of San Diego and we have been to Joshua Tree numerous times! Check us out on instagram! @happytrailz.us

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Joshua Tree! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Joshua Tree for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

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.