The park service lists 9 campgrounds with 501 sites in all.
| Campground | Sites | Booking | From | RVs | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Rocks Campground | 124 | Reservable | $30 | Yes, up to 35 ft | none listed |
| Indian Cove Campground | 101 | Reservable | $35 | Yes, up to 35 ft | none listed |
| Black Rock Campground | 99 | Reservable | $35 | Yes, up to 35 ft | dump station, water, cell signal |
| Cottonwood Campground | 62 | Reservable | $35 | Yes, up to 35 ft | dump station, water |
| Hidden Valley Campground | 44 | First come | $25 | Yes, up to 24 ft | none listed |
| Ryan Campground | 32 | Reservable | $30 | Yes, up to 35 ft | none listed |
| Belle Campground | 18 | First come | $25 | Yes, up to 35 ft | none listed |
| White Tank Campground | 15 | First come | $25 | Yes, up to 24 ft | none listed |
| Sheep Pass Group Campground | 6 | Reservable | $55 | No | none listed |
RVs and trailers
8 of 9 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 35 feet (Jumbo Rocks Campground, Indian Cove Campground, Black Rock Campground, Cottonwood Campground, Ryan Campground, Belle Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. 2 have a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.
Booking a site
6 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 3 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.
What the park says about reservations at Jumbo Rocks Campground: “Reservations are required year-round and can be made up to six months in advance. Book a site at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777.”
Campfires
- Jumbo Rocks Campground: Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation,
- Indian Cove Campground: Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation,
- Black Rock Campground: Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation,
- Cottonwood Campground: Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation,
Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.
Lodges and cabins
The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: campgrounds and places (public domain)
Last checked 1 November 2026.