These are the 10 Top Joshua Tree Campgrounds

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Welcome to Joshua Tree, a desert wonderland with stunning rock formations, unique flora and fauna, and diverse camping options.

Explore the 10 Top Joshua Tree campgrounds for your desert adventure. Learn about their facilities, attractions, and best features.

This campground is ideal for RVs and families, with water, flush toilets, and a dump station. It also has access to hiking trails and wildlife viewing.

Black Rock

#1

Another RV-friendly campground, Cottonwood offers water, flush toilets, and a dump station. It is located near the park’s southern entrance and has views of the mountains and valleys.

Cottonwood

#2

This campground is popular for rock climbers and hikers, with pit toilets, tables, and fire grates. It has no water, so bring your own. It also requires reservations year-round.

Indian Cove

#3

This campground is one of the most scenic and spacious in the park, with 124 sites surrounded by giant boulders. It has pit toilets, tables, and fire grates, but no water.

Jumbo Rocks

#4

This campground is a good choice for history buffs and nature lovers, near historic Ryan Ranch, Lost Horse Mine. Offers pit toilets, tables, fire grates, no water.

Ryan

#5

This campground is a hidden gem for those seeking solitude and stargazing, with 18 sites and minimal facilities. It has pit toilets, tables, and fire grates, but no water. 

Belle

#6

This campground is another quiet and secluded spot, with 15 sites and minimal facilities. It is first-come, first-served and may close in the summer.

White Tank

#7

This campground is a favorite among rock climbers and photographers, with 44 sites and minimal facilities. It is first-come, first-served and open year-round.

Hidden Valley

#8

This is not a campground, but a historic site that offers guided tours of a former homestead and ranch. You need to book ahead for the tour and pay a fee. 

Key’s Ranch

#9

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This is a challenging but rewarding hike that takes you to the second-highest point in the park, at 5,457 feet. It is a 3-mile round trip with a 1,000-foot elevation gain.

Ryan Mountain

#10

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