Camping in Joshua Tree
- Campgrounds
- 9
- Sites
- 501
- Reservable
- 423
- 77 first-come
- Longest RV
- 35 ft
- 2 dump stations
- Cell service
- 1/9
- campgrounds
- From
- $2.5
- per night
Every campground
Sites, rules and amenities
| Campground | Sites | Reservable | First-come | RV max | Cell | Showers | Dump | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Rocks Campground | 124 | 124 | 0 | 35 ft | No | No | No | $15 | Reserve |
| Indian Cove Campground | 101 | 101 | 0 | 35 ft | No | No | No | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Black Rock Campground | 99 | 99 | 0 | 35 ft | Yes | No | Yes | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Cottonwood Campground | 62 | 62 | 0 | 35 ft | No | No | Yes | $17.5 | Reserve |
| Hidden Valley Campground | 44 | 0 | 44 | 24 ft | No | No | No | $12.5 | — |
| Ryan Campground | 32 | 31 | 0 | 35 ft | No | No | No | $2.5 | Reserve |
| Belle Campground | 18 | 0 | 18 | 35 ft | No | No | No | $12.5 | — |
| White Tank Campground | 15 | 0 | 15 | 24 ft | No | No | No | $12.5 | — |
| Sheep Pass Group Campground | 6 | 6 | 0 | No RVs | No | No | No | $27.5 | Reserve |
When booking opens
Booking windows for campsites and lodges
Campground booking · Recreation.gov (National Park Service)
Black Rock, Cottonwood, Indian Cove, Jumbo Rocks, Ryan, Cottonwood Group, Indian Cove Group, Sheep Pass Group
6 months
Reservations can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance, on Recreation.gov or by phone (1-877-444-6777). Group sites (Cottonwood, Indian Cove, Sheep Pass) can also be reserved up to 6 months in advance.
“Reservations can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance and can be booked on recreation.gov .”
What the NPS says
Reservations, in the park's words
Jumbo Rocks Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation.gov →Indian Cove Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation.gov →Black Rock Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation.gov →Cottonwood Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation.gov →Hidden Valley Campground
Hidden Valley Campground is first-come, first-served year round.
Ryan Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation.gov →Belle Campground
Sites are first-come, first-served, year-round.
White Tank Campground
White Tank Campground is first-come, first-served throughout the year.
Sheep Pass Group Campground
Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. Sites can accommodate 10-60 people.
Recreation.gov →About this data
Site counts, reservation splits, RV limits and amenities are the National Park Service’s own records for each campground, retrieved from the NPS Data API and shown without edits (a dash means the park did not state it). Seasons, fees and availability change — the campground’s Recreation.gov page is the authority for what is open and bookable today.
Sources · 3
- 1.NPS Data API — /campgrounds · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 2.Reservation, permit, lottery and camping pages of each park on nps.gov and Recreation.gov, read and quoted · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior)
- 3.Joshua Tree National Park — Camping (nps.gov) · National Park Service
FAQ
Joshua Tree camping questions
- How many campgrounds does Joshua Tree have?
- The National Park Service lists 9 campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park with 501 sites in total: 423 reservable and 77 first-come, first-served.
- Do I need a reservation to camp in Joshua Tree?
- Jumbo Rocks Campground, Indian Cove Campground, Black Rock Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Ryan Campground and Sheep Pass Group Campground take reservations, while Hidden Valley Campground, Belle Campground and White Tank Campground are first-come, first-served. For Black Rock, Cottonwood, Indian Cove, Jumbo Rocks, Ryan, Cottonwood Group, Indian Cove Group, Sheep Pass Group: 6 months.
- Can I bring an RV to Joshua Tree?
- Yes. 8 campgrounds allow RVs; the longest stated limit is 35 feet (Jumbo Rocks Campground, Indian Cove Campground, Black Rock Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Ryan Campground and Belle Campground). 2 campgrounds have a dump station. Hookups are rare in national parks — check each campground's details.
- Is there cell service at Joshua Tree campgrounds?
- The NPS reports cell reception at 1 of 9 campgrounds (Black Rock Campground). Coverage depends on your carrier.
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