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Dispersed Camping

Joshua Tree South Entrance

Joshua Tree South Entrance offers a landscape of desert terrain with scattered rock formations and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Joshua Tree National Park, where visitors can explore hiking trails and unique geological features.

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Location

Joshua Tree South Entrance is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

33.67395396 N
115.8021666 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites

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.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

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3 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 15, 2025

BLM Joshua Tree South Entrance

It’s actually very quiet even though the freeway is close. The trash right off the freeway is so sad, but the actual BLM further in is clean. I was able to get our CTC level and we love our spot. Easy access to JTNP, Palm Springs, and many other sites around.

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Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Joshua Tree South Entrance by Imerie T., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Joshua Tree South Entrance by Imerie T., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Joshua Tree South Entrance by Imerie T., March 15, 2025
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2023

Avoid long vehicles far down the road

Nice little spot about two miles from the highway, fairly secluded with many sites scattered around. Suggest arriving before nightfall as it’s difficult to see into the sites at night. I would STRONGLY suggest any trailer vehicles or vehicles over 24 feet, do not continue beyond a few miles- the road starts to become more of a trail, 4x4 experience- narrow corridors and blind hills with short tracts of very high grade. A class A or travel trailer WILL get stuck here!

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Joshua Tree South Entrance by Chris V., December 24, 2023
Reviewed May. 13, 2023

BLM = Free camping

Pristine high desert w/ lots of room, many established sites. Close to Joshua Tree NP and Interstate 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Joshua Tree South Entrance?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Joshua Tree South Entrance, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Joshua Tree South Entrance have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Joshua Tree South Entrance does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Joshua Tree South Entrance?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is poor.