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You're organizing a group climbing trip and want a primitive basecamp under dark skies in Joshua Tree.
Price
$55/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$55/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA
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Learn more about alerts →You're organizing a group climbing trip and want a primitive basecamp under dark skies in Joshua Tree.
You need ranger oversight for quiet hours or want protection from strong desert winds.
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Rated higher than 70% of graded campgrounds
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Context for the broader area surrounding Sheep Pass Group, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.
From I-10, take exit 117 for CA Hwy 62 toward 29 Palms/Yucca Valley. This will allow you to access the West Entrance, the North Entrance, Black Rock, and Indian Cove. Take exit 168 off I-10 to come in at the park's South Entrance.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most comfortable desert conditions — daytime highs are typically in the 70s–low 90s°F and nights drop into the 40s–50s°F, ideal for scrambling over warm boulders and overnight group camping. Joshua trees and rock formations are at their most pleasant to explore without the summer heat, and wildlife viewing (kit foxes at dusk, birds of prey) is excellent. Crowds are generally moderate — quieter than winter holiday weekends but busier on pleasant fall weekends — making it easy to享e Peak months: October, November, March, April Avoid: June, July, August
Best season: comfortable temps (70s–90s) ideal for scrambling and hiking.
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This campground is limited to tent camping only; recreational vehicles and habitable trailers are prohibited. Electrical hookups and drinking water are not provided. Potable water is available at the Oasis Visitor Center or West Entrance, 13 miles away.
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Group site #1 is highlighted as spacious and ideal for avoiding crowds.
Site #3 is praised for its proximity to climbing spots but noted for occasional foot traffic through the site.
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