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When all the campsites are fully booked in Joshua Tree Nation Park, this is your next best option to get a campsite near the park and still have the "campground atmosphere" you seek.
Our spacious sites offer beautiful views of open desert and sweeping vistas in all directions.
$15 - $55 / night
Joshua Tree RV & Campground is an oasis, a place to refresh and recharge for another day of exploring the great outdoors. Camping under the magical night sky of Joshua Tree, but with the comforts of full hookups, hot showers, and camp fires. Join a community of campers who equally appreciate well-designed amenities and sense of adventure.
Joshua Tree RV & Campground has 75 spacious and scenic sites for you to enjoy year-round. We accommodate RV's of any size and offer full and partial hookups.
We have 8 tent sites, conveniently located close to showers and bathrooms, where you can pitch your tent and camp under the stars.
$25 - $60 / night
Welcome to Prairie Dog RV And Camping! Kick back, detach, and savor your surroundings of pristine desert sunsets, moonlit sands and breathtaking mountainous views. The stars in the night sky being worth the price of admission!
Our campground offers a more remote and private off-grid camping experience catering to all RV "Boondockers" and general camp goers alike. Conveniently located only 5-8 minutes driving to 29 Palms City Center and 10-12 mins to Joshua Tree National Park East Entrance.
THANKS FOR READING OUR CAMPSITE RULES:
-QUIET HOURS commence from 10pm-7am. We kindly ask Guests NOT to create any loud noise or play any loud music during their stay. We would like to keep the campsite a very peaceful and relaxing experience.
-DO NOT start any real fires in the Fire Pit or anywhere else on site including the Charcoal Grill. Due to the very fierce and strong sudden gusts of winds in the region, we ask that Guests refrain from making any kind of wood burning campfires. This has been a big liability for Airbnb Hosts in the surrounding 29 Palms/Joshua Tree area. As a safer alternative, we offer a Propane FirePit(propane included) and hope that this still fulfills your camping experience.
-AVOID DRIVING OFF OF DESIGNATED DIRT PATHS, or else you run a very good risk of getting stuck!
-Please keep ALL PETS on a leash AT ALL TIMES. There are Coyotes and other wildlife in this area and keeping any pets on the loose can create a serious liability.
-Both the Fire Pit and Charcoal Grill have plastic covers that you remove when using. Please be sure to re-cover them again before check-out.
-The Hammock has two yellow rope ties tied around it when in non-use. We appreciate that you re-tie them back on after using.
-Please collect any additional litter that was not already picked up and thrown out in our trash bin before checking out.
-Please stay within close proximity to the camping ground and do not to stray too close to our neighbor’s adjacent properties out of respect for quiet and privacy. We want to respect our community and demonstrate that our campground can be a professional operation.
-GIVEN ANY KIND OF INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR REFUNDS GIVEN BACK TO GUESTS DUE TO BAD WEATHER. WE ASK THAT YOU PLAN ACCORDINGLY****
-Daytime temps in the Summer climb over the 110 degree mark. Bring plenty of Water!!! It is the desert obviously, and constant hydration is a must!
In the winter it can be quite cold at night. Sometimes freezing for a week at a time. Winter Storms, Summer Monsoons and High Winds are also something to be aware of when planning to camp in the High Desert.
Flash flooding can also get you stranded. Please use The National Weather Service to gauge your camping weather.
$79 - $89 / night
Whether you're an artist looking to be inspired, needing a break from the Hussle of everyday life, spend quality time with the family giving them a chance to experience all the beautiful desert has to offer, or just looking for a location close to Joshua Tree National Park. This is the place for you. You have access to miles and miles of desert terrain to hike, use your quads, dirt bikes or sand rail's. Our campground is approximately 20 min. from the famous Joshua Tree National Park.
$25 - $125 / night
Joshua Tree Lake RV partnered with Hostel Cubed to create a mini glamping destination in our beautiful Siesta Circle! Using modular structures with minimal impact on Mother Earth, Hostel Cubed creates experiences in nature that combine the social culture of a hostel with innovative design in a community-driven atmosphere.
After a stellar day exploring Joshua Tree, cool off in your Air Conditioned cabin, play with the ducks lakeside, roast some s'mores, or gaze at the Milky Way as you recharge for another memorable day in Joshua Tree.
Our family-owned and operated outdoor experience offers charismatic desert scapes & vistas from our 2,300 ft elevation, giving you outstanding sightlines to Mt San Jacinto, Mt San Gorgonio, and the North face of Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert - offering exceptional desert vistas and spectacular night skies.
$39 - $139 / night
Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park trail maps and more! Black Rock Campground lies among one of the thickest Joshua tree forests in Joshua Tree National Park. Its location on the park's northern perimeter makes it a popular rest stop for hikers, birders, horseback riders and RV campers. Black Rock is one of four campgrounds in the national park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit, Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70 to 90 degrees during the day and drop anywhere between 40 to 60 degrees at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to uncomfortably high desert heat. Black Rock is at an elevation of 4,000 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade.
There are many great hiking trails around Black Rock, including some with spectacular views of the low desert and high peaks around Palm Springs. Popular rock climbing sites are within a half-hour drive from the campground.
The unique shape of Joshua trees and the huge rocks that surround them draw tourists and scientists alike to the national park. Within the Black Rock facility, the surrounding trees form silhouettes against the landscape during sunrise and sunset and display bunches of blooming white flowers in early spring. Campers staying at Black Rock may have the chance to view the elusive desert tortoise, found only in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Visitors may also want to keep their eyes out for more typical desert inhabitants such as lizards, rattlesnakes, scorpions, coyotes, ravens and desert tarantulas during the cooler months of the year. Bobcats and mountain lions do live in the park, however they are rarely seen near humans. Birders may also be pleasantly surprised at the variety of species found around the campground.
This location is staffed. Please call (760) 367-3001 to speak with local staff.
Reservation Cancellations & Changes Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Changing an Existing Reservation: When changes are made prior to the cut-off window: If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit the recreation fee for the day of departure. There is no change fee if the customer wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Late Cancellations or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Changes or Cancellations within the Cut-off Window: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center (see below for early departures). If the location is staffed, on-site personnel may or may not be able to assist with changes or cancellations (check with local staff). No-Shows Overnight Facilities: A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out (noon) time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (noon) on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first nights recreation fee for a campsite. *Note: the entire reservation will be cancelled for no-shows.
$35 / night
Vacation in the Mojave Desert Wonder Valley California!
We are located in the middle of the desert on 5 acres and surrounded by hundreds of miles of desert fun. We are 15 miles east of Joshua Tree National Park! We offer rv waste disposal and a restroom with a shower. Our well water is not drinkable so make sure to bring lots of drinking water. Must bring your own tent. See you soon!
$20 / night
The Hidden Valley Campground has 44 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 the following morning.
Ranger
We had spot 18 and fit in our trailer! It’s flat too so no leveling was required unlike most of the sites here. No water or RV hookups. Saw a coyote though.
Guide
We just stayed on June 27 for 1 night. We did a day trip into Joshua Tree National Park, which was amazing. It was a hot day but the RV park had full hookups so we could run the AC in the RV to escape the heat. The RV park was just a short drive from the National Park. There was clean with a little fishing lake and it was dog friendly. We would stay here again next time to Joshua Tree. We had 2 bars of ATT&T
LegendThis RV Park is a combination of RV camping, pond and entertainment site. The hookup utilities worked without issue and positioned well.Place is quiet. This is a good location if you intend to visit Joshua Tree National Park. Check In was fine. Asked if I could use my drone for a video for this review and the answer was, sorry, no. The sites are oriented north so all slope up. It might limit your levelers or tongue jack. Not a place to spend lots of time around, but very adequate. I would return if I was to visit the park again.
Travelervery nice campground. Always clean. Small store onsite. Small lake. Some sites are full hook-ups and many tent sites. Quiet and peaceful. I’ve stayed many times - September, October & May. The Joshua Tree Music Festival takes over the campground for a week in October and a week in May. Wonderful time to stay and hear such a huge variety of music and art!
GuideThe winning factors for this campground are:
$15 per person/nightly
Really nice staff 👍🏼
A beautiful entry at night, one permanent residence opposite the office has a lovely succulent/cactus garden and the whole garden is pleasingly lit with tiny colored lights.
There is a tiny "lake" with reeds and visiting birds who congregate around the water. Fishing offered, but no swimming.
I spent a very serene time with just myself and my cat. There are so many tent spaces available, it's quite easy to make a camp and stay isolated from other campers. For winter, the location is pleasantly warm during daytime and any site will be nice. But be aware that in summer the sites ideally situated with trees are much more limited.
They have many types of site sections—loads of tent spots, a very tree'd and full hookup area for RVs, and there is also a "dry" RV section with no hookups.
The main bathroom and shower houses are kept very spic and span and there are also a couple outdoor dishwashing stations available. All the plumbed amenities are available for all campers at the park.
One wish that I would really appreciate would be the availability of a 110v outlet bank out in the tent camping area, or wherever putting one in would be feasible. I travel with a mobile freezer and a deep cycle marine battery. Not fully solarized yet, but I do have an inverter, and I really love when I can camp in places that offer electric only sites at a substantial discount off of full hookup sites.
I would happily pay an extra $5per night just to hook up my super efficient mobile fridge/freezer. Er, that is, my cat's mini freezer...it's for her special order frozen🥩 meat 🐈. I just use the little fridge section for the occasional tub of hummus, chunk of cheese, etc.
Overall, this is a very pleasant oasis, slightly off the beaten, no big highway noise. And Joshua Tree, Ca. is just a few minutes downhill where all the small town eateries can be found.
There's also a decent Dollar General store nearby that has the best prices for buying ice.
Slater Bros market in nearby Yucca Valley has hardwood firewood boxes and reasonable prices on all the extras–Firestarter blocks, compressed wood logs, and long nose lighter wands. Gas stations also sell wood, but it's not hardwood, nor fully cured. So that stuff burns up really quick and can be very smoky.
As for this sweet little campground, it's a nice place to get away to, and to have a sense of spaciousness. You might here the eerie, lonesome yips and cries of some coyotes in the distance, to boot.
And I sure can't beat the price for tent camping.
LegendCampground review
Similar to all campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park, it's hard to get a camp site, unless you come midweek or come off-season when it gets hot (mid-may through September). The availability is the reason for not rating this site with a full 5 stars. Otherwise this campground is great. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. There are vault toilets but no running water. This campground is the only one in the park that has a an emergency phone line, which is necessary given lack of cell service. Payment of sites is self service with envelopes at campground board. This campground is extremely convenient for the nearby classic trad routes. There are also many bouldering problems in the campground itself, and many more just a short walk away.
Gear review
One of the great parts of being a Ranger for The Dyrt is testing awesome new products from time to time - on this trip I was testing Boost Oxygen. I'd never used sports oxygen before trying this product, so I'm playing around with all the different potential uses. I ordered the flavorless kind and all three flavors in order to try them all. My personal favorite is the menthol-eucalyptus. My friends and I were using Boost throughout our climbing trip. At first assessment: they're fun. We weren't sure what to expect in terms of effects, but we got a major kick out these canisters. We found every opportunity to boost some extra Oxygen - before bed for recovery during sleep, to wake up in the morning, after running around, in between climbs, etc. The flavors really add to the experience. I found the effects to be more noticeable in the immediate sense, like getting a shot of alertness when groggily waking up in the morning or when feeling winded right after exercise. Sometimes I experienced it as a very subtle and brief tingling after taking a few bursts of Boost. Long term effects were less obvious to me, and I didn't notice any clear muscle recovery effects. One final nice feature is that the canisters are extremely light weight - because it's oxygen! So it doesn't add any weight to day packs, which is especially nice if you want to bring some for long hikes, especially at high altitudes. Check it out: https://www.boostoxygen.com
TravelerMy boyfriend and I stayed here for about a week and we absolutely loved our stay! The staff was very friendly and hard working. They ran an easily accessible store on the campgrounds that had lots of last minute necessities. Not to mention the ducks! This RV park is also in super close proximity of the National Park. I would definitely visit again. Also, Rue loved it. 🦆👍🏼🤠
Ranger
23ft rv
Beginning of april
The camping area is small. There was one can there when we arrived on Friday , early in the day. By 5 pm there were several vehicles. Another rv parked about 30 ft away and a van pulled in at night and was about 15 ft behind us. The area is very pretty. Great mountains etc.
bit if garbage around which always bums. Me out. Spent shell casings.
It’s ok in a pinch for sure and I could see it being good mid week when maybe nobody is around.
GuideNice campground for all. Has a lake to fish for a nominal price. Spaces are nice and wide some have full hookups others are just electric & water. They have no hookups to. Location is nice to get to town JT or the national Park. The only thing is no laundry here.
Legend
Location near Yoshua tree NP.👍Great guest service. Full hookups sites. Propano fill available. We had a problem with our RV and got great and fast service!.
Amenities like restrooms and showers are very clean! 🔹We will stay again and recomend!🔹
Scout
Full hookups great experience overall.
Guide
Paved road into campsite (about 20miles). Campground itself is smooth gravel. Well spaced and mostly level sites with beautiful desert vegetation between sites. First come, first serve. Almost empty in late Oct. $12/night. No hookups but access to potable water and a sanidump. Very clean pit toilets. Friendly and informative host. Access to trails right from campground, and information center within sight.
GuideWas driving out late and need a place to crash found this campground and came in the dark didn't know what to expect. Woke up to a excellent sunrise and a great camp. Options for RVs all the way to pop up tents has water that's clean, clean toilets, and both garbage and recycling bins
RangerInteresting park about 8 miles from the Joshua Tree visitor center. Large full hookup spaces separated by bushes, clean bathrooms and showers, easy in/out, and beautiful scenery. There are also lots of tent and boondocks spaces (don't have as much vegetation). There is a small lake with lots of birds and there is a lot of funky art/sculptures around the property. Apparently there is a local music festival held twice a year adjacent to the park. Definitely would stay again.
Guide
If you find yourself traveling through the Mojave along the 15 between L.A. and Vegas, do yourself a favor and stop off at this little gem of a campground. Located in Afton Canyon, this BLM Campground offers plenty of level sites, compete with concrete picnic tables, fire pits and charcoal grills. There are also pit toilets. The drive in is a bumpy dirt road about 3 miles off of the 15 along Afton Creek Rd. It was more suitable for all-wheel drive cars (esp when wet I imagine), but we saw everything from a Prius to a Class C motor home. We came in at night and found it almost empty, which was a nice change of pace. We went to sleep listening to coyotes howl in the distance. There is also the occasional train that comes through on the adjacent tracks, but it is more melodic than disturbing. The morning brought a riot of colors from the surrounding cliff faces and quickly warmed the cool desert morning. This is one of the few places the Mojave River runs above ground, so the place is teeming with birds and other wildlife. Definitely worth the stop.
Traveler
Well maintained. Park staff are through regularly. Level sites for tents with crushed granite. Great location for scout troops.
Legend
PLEASE stop at the base hotel to register. There is no “manager” on site. This is a military only facility that is on post, I.D. Is required Once we arrived we found a very new park in excellent condition. Full hookups, including cable. The ground is packed earth which shouldn’t be a problem except the three days a year it rains. Each site has plenty of room and a small carport for tow vehicle or table cover. The hotel staff were extremely helpful. Verizon cell coverage is 4/5 bars
Guide
Maybe one or two level sites pit toilets are not cleaned over a period of days. A lot of traffic looking for a trailhead for the arch trail. Beautiful area with a fantastic sunset when I was there.
Guide
Words Can’t Describe...How amazing the evening colors are over Joshua Tree as the sunsets. The entire lake bed area and well beyond into the desert N.E. is dispersed desert camping. This spot specifically is close to the motorcycle track and 4x4 area. If your into off roading this is a fun place to check out while exploring Joshua Tree National Park. Be prepared but Walmart is like 15min away and Joashua Tree RV/camp is 3.5 miles further up the road passed Broadway and they only charged me $3 for 45 gallons of potable water that I took back to the desert. Score in a pinch.
Scout
Stayed here for two weeks in February and found it very enjoyable. Nobody too rowdy, people left respectful distances between rigs, GREAT location for travel caravans.
LegendWe stayed at Jumbo Rocks for 4 nights in a tent in late February 2021. Weather was awesome - highs in the 70s in the day and lows in the 30s/40s at night. This was our second time staying here; first time was in a travel trailer in Oct 2018 (see Dyrt Review). We still love the campground, though again it was the inconsiderate nature of our neighbors that bring it from 5 stars down to 4. Here's a review of the pros and cons.
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Site 31 Description: Part of a cluster, meaning you park with others and the sites fan out from the parking area. 31 is a 100 foot walk from parking; we walked past other sites but no one had to walk past ours. It is up on a small rise - had a beautiful view but was more exposed to the wind and sun. Mostly flat and will fit several tents. Closest neighbor was 30 feet away and separated by scrub. Vault toilet and dumpsters adjacent to parking area. Not next to any big rocks, but they are only a short walk away. A coyote walked by us in the night and squirrels frequently raided our camp (keep your food and trash secure).
TravelerGreat RV stop with AAA discount. Clean, super easy online payment. We arrived late and packet and spot number ready for us at the desk. Hookups well placed and site level.
GuideHole in The Wall has plenty to offer with hikes and views all around. The ring trail is interesting. Basic facility with pit toilets, tables, fire rings and water. But water may be seasonal. No hookups available for RV's. Gets windy at night with down canyon flows after sunset. $12 a night, passes are accepted. Nice area for star gazing.
GuideAmazing what a delightful place to stay! Very unique with stunning boulders through your the camp ground! Clean bathrooms too!! No showers or hook up if any kind! We have a 29ft trailer with truck got in and out ok much bigger you would have a problem many tight spaces .
TravelerThis was our first multi hour getaway with our new travel trailer. We came up here Labor Day weekend to explorer the national park.
Allison checked us in. Hook ups were in good condition. The grounds were nice and maintained.
We got to enjoy the astronomy club that has an amphitheater on the grounds.
Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Would stay again!
Guide
This campground is very nice. The roads could use some work and if you have a RV/Trailer/Van you may want some block to help get you level. The sites are nicely spread out. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Overall I had a very nice stay aside from the weather being not so great.
GuideVisited towards the end of June campground was clean. Spots were clean close together but bushes separated sites and allowed some privacy. Stayed here due to the proximity to the park and having electric and water hookups which was great in the desert.
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