The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Joshua Tree National Park. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Joshua Tree National Park is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Joshua Tree National Park and user-submitted reviews.
$30 / night
"This campround is super central in joshua tree national park, very close to most of the main attractions in the park. It is a little busy feeling because of that though."
"Joshua Tree National Park is my favorite place to camp. I especially like the Jumbo Rocks campground within the park."
"Nice quiet large spaces with fire rings will fit 40ft+ Rvs right outside the entrance to Joshua Tree national park"
"This is a great free site right at the edge of Joshua Tree National park. Spots are far apart and you don’t have to worry about other people. Area is flat and easy to set up and park on."
$55 / night
"this campground is on the Southside of Joshua Tree National Park. You will not see any Joshua Trees here (they are on the Northside) however, it is definitely a spot to check out."
"Water was a little tricky to find at first because it was tucked next to a campsite that had an RV parked out front.
Wildflowers were blooming all around in mid-spring. "
"Clean and pleasant campground in Joshua Tree National Park with great giant rock landscape. Also a short walk to famous Arch Rock!"
"Camping at White Tank during a Joshua Tree summer is a great location in the middle of the park (easy to get there from any of the 3 entrances) and perfectly positions you for some early morning hiking"
$55 / night
"I’ve camped at Joshua tree national park numerous times but this is the first time at this site. It was great. Lots of climbing at hiking at this spot."
"Close to Highway 62, it is located in the north part of Joshua Tree National Park. Surrounded by big rocks, our site was right by the boulders."
"Hidden Valley is pretty much the only first come, first serve campground within Joshua Tree National Park."
"Campground 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)."
"Great location in proximity just outside of Joshua Tree National Park. There are plenty of spots for tents, pop-ups, campers, or RVs. Fire rings are already established."
"But I hadn't planned ahead, and all of Joshua Tree National Park's campgrounds were full. I quickly found out that my initial reaction was very wrong."
"There are no bathrooms or water here, but you have cell service and a convenience store very close by. This is a great spot to find a free camping site and still be somewhat in your own seclusion."
"It is located right by Interstate 10, right behind General Patton Museum. It is meant for transit camping so just a good break for a long trip. First come first serve so you may not get a spot."
$30 / night
"Joshua Tree National Park is a world of it's own. Ryan was a beautiful site with great rock formations all around."
"This camp site was tucked in the back, 12 miles from Joshua Tree park entrance. This site was on the side of the rocks that provided shade for more than 12 hours in the day."
"Right outside the entrance to Joshua Tree NP and very easy to find and identify the spots. Great cell signal and pretty quiet."
"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."
GuideWe stayed the night of a new moon, the stars were gorgeous, and there was SO much room between campsites! The entrance from the south does take a little longer, but is much less crowded!🫶
RangerCamp host there was very nice and friendly, there’s a few sites on this campground. They allow you to stay 7 days and the camp host will take your information down. Right next to the airport. You can barely hear any highway noise!
RangerDefinitely recommend staying here when it’s dry. Huge open space. Very hot, no shade in the area. We moved to the Walmart nearby when it rained and came back, some spots were tough to navigate around and got stuck. Overall good camp sites. No dumpster or services. Locals frequent with OHV so gets loud on the weekends.
TravelerIt was kind of funny. The roads very bumpy, but my sedan made it no problem. Just pay attention to the ground because there are some anthills. Stayed out of their way and they’ll stay out of your way. Not really noticing any bugs, light breeze, I went a mile off of the road so I can barely hear the highway. I like that the mountains will block the sun in the morning so I can do some yoga and meditation. Got up to 105 today so I’ll probably be out of here by seven. Up at four or five in the morning. I can’t tell if this is a good place for hiking, but there’s lots of places to camp and it’s all free. You could show up here in the middle of the night and you’d probably find a campsite, although it’s dark and I would not recommend it. If you’re planning to go here, get here when it’s light out so you can have an easy time of set up, etc.. and you don’t wanna get any surprises. I thought I might see a snake or two, but I haven’t seen anything. I’ve had my shirt off and there’s been no bugs so for me, avoiding a hotel and paying a fee to campsite, this was a winner.
GuideQuiet, far enough from the highway, great view and sunset
LegendWe took 2 vans up for just one night and it really was a great time! The campsite itself is no frills. Basically a huge dirt lot. Each spot has a picnic table. No hookups. There was 2 toilets near by which were clean! The price is steep for what it is, but you’re paying for the convenience of being literally in the town. We had a great dinner at Pappy & Harriet’s and then watched live music at the Red Dog Saloon. Red Dog is pet friendly, we could bring our dog right to the bar - the breakfast there is also awesome! It was fun to walk around the town at night!
GuideStunning canyons to explore! They are marked and theres also pit toilets halfway through the main road to turnaround point. Hummingbirds came right up to my face! Didn’t even know they lived out here also saw whiptail lizard. Cell AT&T spotty to none the further you go in but theres random places with 2bars or more. Says mandatory 4WD but your fine with 2WD as long as you stick to main road or the pullouts that look like firm like the main road.
LegendKathryn at the desk was awesome. We arrived around 3:30 after driving 375 miles. Didn’t utilized the park amenities. The pool and hot tub looked very inviting. Not much to see around Desert Center but the oasis created here was definitely worth the stop. Will reserve for our return in November
TravelerA nice campground close to the park and hiking trails. Clean restrooms and desert light.
Camping near Joshua Tree National Park, California, offers a unique blend of stunning desert landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for exploring the park, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Joshua Tree National Park, California, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful desert scenery!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Joshua Tree National Park offers a wide range of camping options, with 154 campgrounds and RV parks near Joshua Tree National Park and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Joshua Tree National Park is Jumbo Rocks Campground — Joshua Tree National Park with a 4.5-star rating from 116 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Joshua Tree National Park.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Joshua Tree National Park that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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