Sites are clean with a table and fire pit with grill. Quiet sites. Depending on which site you get some are pretty close to the other. We got a pretty hidden one so check the map when booking. Really like this spot
This campground was beautiful.
There was a wild rabbit that enjoyed our campsite as well as a great horned owl that hovered on the boulders overhead at dawn and dusk.
This campground was packed. If you're looking for solitude, this is not the place. However, friendly neighbors.
My girlfriend took me to Jumbo Rocks for my birthday in mid December, which just happens to be in a full moon. We all hiked to Skull Rock at night….amazing hike
Loved this campground. Spent 4 nights here in a 34 ft travel trailer. We ended up booking two sites to ensure there was enough room for both our trailer and our truck. I'm glad we did. The truck would have been sticking out into the road otherwise. Not that that stopped anyone else from having their whole trailer block half the road. And this is why it is 4 stars instead of 5. Tons of inconsiderate people - blocking the road, playing loud music, coming in at midnight to set up and yelling at each other. If you could get over that though, the location is incredible. We spent hours exploring the boulders around the campground. It is centrally located in the northern half park and easy to get to everywhere of interest. The weather in early October was perfect. The ranger talks on the weekend were well attended and interesting. Would highly recommend with a caveat to manage expectations.
Well maintained. Park staff are through regularly. Level sites for tents with crushed granite. Great location for scout troops.
Ah, the sunsets are the best thing about this place. I drove up there with my favourite in their jeep and we camped out in a tent. What a blast. Will definitely hit this place up again. Perfect.
Not really a fan of the dessert, but this campsite is a lot of fun. Close to nearby hiking and sightseeing. Great site for photography, bouldering and star gazing!
When compared to Hidden Valley, Jumbo Rocks may often feel pretty isolated. It is roughly in between the northern and western entrances of the park, which means that it's essentially on the eastern edge of most of the rock climbing areas. If you drive towards the northern entrance, you will note the subtle differences in terrain between the Mojave desert (to the west), and the Sonoran desert (to the east), which many people often miss!
Many of the camping spots are tucked away in between rocky alcoves, which provides a great deal of privacy. Unfortunately, like other campgrounds in Joshua Tree, it suffers from a lack of shade and fills up very quickly during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.
The facilities are fine - a simple pit toilet and trash are essentially all you get, so as always, be sure to bring your own water!
Dogs are allowed anywhere within 100 ft of the campground and the roads, but not on trails or in the backcountry.
outstanding. was there in late january. first come first serve so get there early! bathrooms but no water access and the main entrance is about 45 drive, so come prepared. great access to climbing walking distance or short drive. stunning rock formations and sunrise/sunsets.
If you’re looking for a beautiful desert to camp in, look no further. Joshua Tree is easy to access and is, hands down, the best desert spot to pitch your tent in California!