We camped here in January, which we had heard is peak season for climbers, and the place might be really busy. On our way into the park, we stopped at Hidden Valley Campground, just to see if there were sites available. It was late afternoon, and we weren't surprised that the place was packed - no sites available.

We drove on to Jumbo Rocks, and we're so glad we did! There were plenty of spots. We chose #16 because it was close to the toilets, but not too close, plus it backed up to a huge boulder, which we thought would protect us from the wind.

What a great spot. We were able to climb high onto the rocks to watch the sunrise and sunset. While the campground did fill up, it never felt crowded. I've read some of the other reviews, and I feel bad for people who had their camping experience ruined by loud and obnoxious neighbors. When we were there, the place was really quiet.

A few things to keep in mind:

There's no firewood available in the park - You have to buy it before you come in.

Jumbo Rocks doesn't have any running water, but you can fill up at the visitor center before you come in.

When we visited in January, it got COLD at night, and we weren't all that prepared. I would recommend staying in Cottonwood if, like us, you aren't ready for winter camping. We found Cottonwood to be 10 degrees warmer because of its lower elevation.

This isn't specific to Jumbo Rocks, but take the Keys (Desert Queen) Ranch tour. It's a photographers dream!