Joshua Tree National Park - Camping (U.S. National Park Service)

Campgrounds	Elevation in feet	Sites	Fees	Group Sites	Group Fees	Horse Camp	Water
Belle	3,800	18	$10
Black Rock	4,000	100	$15			$15	yes
Cottonwood	3,000	62	$15	3	$30		yes
Hidden Valley	4,200	39	$10
Indian Cove	3,200	101	$15	13	$25/40
Jumbo Rocks	4,400	124	$10
Ryan	4,300	31	$10			$10
Sheep Pass	4,500			6	$25/40
White Tank	3,800	15	$10

Campsites are limited to six people, three tents, and two cars (a vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, fifth wheel or a motorhome pulling a vehicle is considered two vehicles). Group sites accommodate 10 to 60 people. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire grate. Water and flush toilets are available in Black Rock and Cottonwood campgrounds. Showers are not available.

Water is available at the Oasis Visitor Center, Indian Cove Ranger Station, West Entrance, and Black Rock and Cottonwood campgrounds.

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Generator use is limited to six hours a day: 7 to 9 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m.

Food-storage containers capable of preventing access by wildlife are required. Any scented or odorous items must be similarly stored.

Campfires: All vegetation in the park is protected. If you want to make a campfire, bring your own firewood. Fire grates are provided.

RVs: There are no hookups for recreational vehicles. Black Rock and Cottonwood have dump stations. At group sites, motorhomes and trailers cannot exceed 25 feet. At Hidden Valley and White Tank campgrounds the 25-foot limitation includes the towing vehicle.

Reservations: Sites at Black Rock and Indian Cove campgrounds may be reserved from October 1 through May 31 by calling 1-877-444-6777 up to six months in advance of the date you want to reserve. Or you may make reservations online at www.recreation.gov

First-come, first-served campgrounds include: Belle, Cottonwood, Hidden Valley, Jumbo Rocks, Ryan, and White Tank. Black Rock and Indian Cove campgrounds are first-come, first-served only during the summer—June through September.

Group Site Reservations may be made up to 12 months in advance throughout the year by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Group campsites are available at Cottonwood, Indian Cove, and Sheep Pass campgrounds.

Camping Limits: There is a 30-day camping limit each year. However, only 14 nights total may occur from October through May.

Overflow Camping:
There is no overflow camping in the park, however there are some BLM areas nearby. Click here for a map.(270k PDF)

The park also offers backcountry camping.

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