Joshua tree BLM by entrance

Joshua Tree BLM by Entrance, near Joshua Tree National Park, is a laid-back spot perfect for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without the fuss of developed campgrounds. This area offers a rustic experience with plenty of space to spread out, making it ideal for both solo adventurers and families.

Visitors often highlight the easy access to the park and the stunning views that surround the area. Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, especially during the week, with one reviewer noting, “No earplugs needed at night!” While the location is close to the freeway, the noise doesn’t seem to bother everyone, and some even found it minimal enough to enjoy a cozy fire under the stars.

This spot is all about simplicity—there are no fancy amenities, but you can bring your pets along, and fires are allowed, so you can roast marshmallows and share stories. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as some campers have pointed out the need for everyone to keep the area clean. With its proximity to Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for hiking and exploring the unique desert landscape. Whether you're just passing through or planning a longer stay, this location offers a straightforward camping experience that lets you connect with nature.

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Location

Dispersed Camping

Joshua tree BLM by entrance is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

33.67176476143621 N
115.79506550008068 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 63 users
    Last on 3/13/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 101 users
    Last on 3/13/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 23 users
    Last on 3/13/26

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 63 users
    Last on 3/13/26
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 101 users
    Last on 3/13/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 23 users
    Last on 3/13/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Phone Service
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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17 Reviews

Campers regularly cited convenient access to Joshua Tree National Park and excellent cell coverage. Several reviews noted spacious, established sites with fire rings. Some feedback indicated highway noise from I-10, though spacing provides good privacy.

Reviewed Mar. 12, 2026

Lots of trash, loud highway

Pros: when we arrived, we easily found a spot to set up camp far away from others. The view is great. We were able to drive in and out in a front wheel drive just fine. It looks like it was easily accessible for other vehicles as well! We had a couple of cool bird sightings.

Cons: I was disappointed to find that there was so much trash along the road and at the campsites. We did our best to leave the spot better than we found it, but there was too much trash to possibly leave it the way we would have liked to find it. The highway is very audible from this site. This didn’t come as a surprise, but it is an unfortunate downside.

Month of VisitMarch
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  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Anna H., March 12, 2026
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Anna H., March 12, 2026
Reviewed Mar. 8, 2026

Great spot but super windy!!

Beautiful spot but the 22+ mph winds are no joke!

Stayed as far back as I could where the crack ends the road.

It’s however well kept and free of trash. Keep it up, People!! 👍

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2026

Joshua tree south

It’s a little crowded, but still able to get decent distance from other campers. We did a little clean up in our spot, broken bottle ect. Highly recommend scouting before entering with your rig.

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Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Andy A., February 2, 2026
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Andy A., February 2, 2026
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2025

Fast and easy pull in

Just off the highway but before the park. Camping on left and right. Easy to find a spot on a Saturday late December. Neighbors are far enough away, good privacy, low noise

Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Scott S., December 21, 2025
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Scott S., December 21, 2025
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Scott S., December 21, 2025
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Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

Easy access to the NP

Good little camping spot. Nothing too fancy but there are fire pits and great access to the National Park.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

Close to freeway

Great area, only downside is it is close to the freeway, so there will be lights visible from traffic as well as traffic sounds / sirens

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 2, 2023

Great quiet spot for a rest!

Quiet! Many others, but SO much land, they were quite far from us! Lovely and cool in May! Praise Yahweh!

Far enough from the interstate, no noise! (No earplugs needed at night!)

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Tamra J., May 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Tamra J., May 2, 2023
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Tamra J., May 2, 2023
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Reviewed Apr. 13, 2023

Close to the entrance

Pretty basic spot, sites are nice and spread out so even when there are a lot of people you are not on top of each other. Easy access to the park and some nice views. The sites overlook I-10 so expect some road noise

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Jeffery K., April 13, 2023
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Jeffery K., April 13, 2023
Reviewed Mar. 31, 2023

Quick camp at BLM outside of JTNP

The place was pretty nice. Easy to find right off of 10. The noise of traffic wasn’t a problem at all. We had a nice fire and it wasn’t horribly cold at night and had a beautiful morning here too.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by victoria , March 31, 2023
Reviewed Mar. 3, 2023

Great spot!

Easy access off I10, minimal highway noise. Busy on weekends! Pack it in, pack it out!!! Lots of trash.

Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2023

Great location

Right outside the entrance to Joshua Tree NP and very easy to find and identify the spots. Great cell signal and pretty quiet.

Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Amy G., February 10, 2023
  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Amy G., February 10, 2023
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2023

Easy to get to, scenic, quiet, close

Great spot, no noise from I-10, simple to get to, scenic, and very close to the park. Great cell reception, we both worked remote all week on numerous simultaneous video calls without issue on hotspot.

Month of VisitJanuary
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2022

Dispersed only

This is dispersed/rustic camping only and not an RV park. Decent cell phone coverage and lots of open lots on BLM land just outside of park entrance. Large RV friendly on in certain areas. Stay on harder surfaces as you will sink.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed Feb. 20, 2022

Great Spot

Nice little spot to stay. No developed sites only rock fire rings. Great place to stay if your on your way to Joshua Tree

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Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2022

This park is very BIG

Great Park! 35 miles across Great RV campground at the Hwy 10 entrance and nowhere else. Small vehicle campgrounds scattered around the park. Boulders are Amazing. We love Black Water campgrounds but they are starting to say No Class A units they have six sites.

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Month of VisitFebruary
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2022

Gorgeous

Right by entrance to park, be careful there are some soft sand areas. I did fine in my FWD Equinox. Good cell service and a lot of established sites with rock fire rings.

Month of VisitJanuary
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  • Review photo of Joshua tree BLM by entrance by Jessica , January 13, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Joshua tree BLM by entrance?

Joshua tree BLM by entrance is located at 1704 feet.

Are fires allowed at Joshua tree BLM by entrance?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Joshua tree BLM by entrance, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Joshua tree BLM by entrance have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Joshua tree BLM by entrance does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Joshua tree BLM by entrance?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.