With 18 first-come, first-served sites and no water available, Belle Campground operates seasonally from September through June within Joshua Tree National Park. The campground sits among distinctive rock formations that provide both visual interest and climbing opportunities right from individual sites. Access requires navigating a section of damaged road near the entrance, though conditions improve deeper into the campground where most sites are located.
Each site includes a fire pit, barbecue grill, and picnic table, with pit toilets and trash service provided throughout the campground. The uneven terrain means level sites are limited, which can pose challenges for larger RVs. "Love the rock formations within the campground and proximity to hiking from the campground," notes Jennifer H.. Skull Rock and various hiking trails begin directly from the campground area.
The central location within the park provides access to destinations throughout Joshua Tree, though campers must bring their own water for the duration of their stay. Sites fill quickly on weekends, and the no-pets policy applies to all overnight stays. For additional camping options in the region, visitors can explore campsites near Joshua Tree National Park.
Description
This small campground has 18 sites. There are pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits. There is no water so bring plenty of your own. To secure a campsite, 1. Locate an empty campsite. 2. Occupy the site (set up a tent or leave personal items to show site occupancy). 3. Proceed immediately to an entrance station to complete registration and pay. You must pay for the site within one hour of set up. If arriving after entrance stations close, payment may be delayed until morning.
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Location
Public CampgroundBelle Campground — Joshua Tree National Park is located in California
Directions
From the North Entrance: Continue along Park Blvd and turn left onto Pinto Basin Road. Drive approximately 1.5 miles south along Pinto Basin Road. Turn left into Belle Campground at the Belle Campground sign. From the West Entrance: Drive along Park Blvd and turn right onto Pinto Basin Road. Turn left into Belle Campground at the Belle Campground sign. From the South : Drive north on Pinto Basin Road. Turn right at Belle Campground.
Address
Pinto Basin Road
Twentynine palms, CA 92277
Coordinates
34.001937 N
116.019762 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 16 min from El Centro, CA
- 2 hrs 36 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 51 min from San Diego, CA
- 3 hrs 13 min from Yuma, AZ
