Ryan Campground

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Escape to Cottonwood Campground, where 62 thoughtfully appointed campsites await beneath the vast Colorado Desert sky. Each site comes equipped with modern comforts including flush toilets, fresh potable water, crackling fire rings, and sturdy picnic tables for memorable outdoor meals. This desert sanctuary has earned its reputation as a premier destination for astronomy enthusiasts drawn to its legendary dark skies, while spring visitors delight in spectacular wildflower displays that paint the landscape in vibrant hues. Well-positioned trailheads offer easy access to desert adventures right from your campsite door.

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Tucked away in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park, Belle Campground offers an intimate desert escape where just 18 sites nestle among ancient rock formations at 3,800 feet elevation. This hidden gem operates on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the year (closing only during peak summer months), inviting adventurers to claim their spot beneath some of the darkest skies in Southern California. While you'll find the essentials—pit toilets, sturdy picnic tables, and fire rings perfect for evening gatherings—the campground maintains its wild character without running water, ensuring a true backcountry experience where self-sufficiency meets spectacular scenery.

9800 Black Rock Canyon Road

Saddle up for an unforgettable camping experience at Black Rock Equestrian Campground, where the high desert meets horse country in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. This specialized equestrian haven welcomes riders and their four-legged companions exclusively—horses are mandatory for all reservations, and arriving without them means forfeiting your stay without refund. Set within an enchanting Joshua tree forest, this primitive campground offers essential amenities for horse camping including sturdy hitching posts and convenient shared water sources. Best of all, you'll have direct access to trails reserved solely for equestrian adventurers, allowing you and your horse to explore the desert's raw beauty without competing with hikers or mountain bikers.

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277, USA

Rising from the high desert like ancient sentinels, Jumbo Rocks Campground stands as the crown jewel of Joshua Tree National Park's camping experiences. Here, massive boulder formations create a natural playground where families gather around evening campfires and rock climbing enthusiasts test their skills on sun-warmed granite. As darkness falls, the Milky Way emerges in stunning clarity above this centrally-located basecamp, transforming the desert into an open-air planetarium that leaves visitors speechless.

7295 Indian Cove Road

Tucked away in a labyrinth of towering rock formations, Indian Cove Campground beckons adventurers to experience one of Joshua Tree National Park's most dramatic landscapes. Here, massive boulders rise like ancient sentinels from the desert floor, creating natural corridors and hidden alcoves that have made this spot a mecca for rock climbers from around the world. As one of only four campgrounds in the park requiring year-round reservations, Indian Cove offers an exclusive gateway to this otherworldly terrain where the desert meets vertical stone.

9800 Black Rock Canyon Road

Perched at 4,000 feet where the high desert meets the sky, Black Rock Campground invites adventurers into a world where ancient Joshua trees stand sentinel under vast desert skies. This elevated oasis offers the perfect balance of shaded retreats and sun-drenched spaces, with well-maintained facilities including potable water and flush toilets just steps from your site. A network of hiking trails beckons from your tent flap, promising encounters with the Mojave's most iconic landscapes. While the access roads may test your vehicle's suspension, the reward is a front-row seat to one of the desert's most enchanting theaters.

74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA, USA, 92277

Discover the raw beauty of the Colorado Desert, where expansive vistas and remarkable wildlife viewing opportunities await at every turn. This pristine desert landscape offers campers an authentic wilderness experience, with strategically positioned sites that serve as perfect vantage points for observing the desert's diverse inhabitants in their natural habitat.

7295 Indian Cove Road

Tucked away in the northern reaches of Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Cove Group Campground beckons adventurers seeking communion with the desert's raw beauty. This exclusive retreat features 13 tent-only sites thoughtfully positioned among ancient granite monoliths, creating natural amphitheaters perfect for group gatherings. Rock climbers flock here to test their skills on world-class routes, while after dark, the campground transforms into an astronomer's paradise where the Milky Way stretches brilliantly across unpolluted skies.

Joshua Tree National Park

Tucked away in a natural fortress of towering boulders and ancient Joshua Trees, Hidden Valley Campground beckons adventurers into the heart of Joshua Tree National Park. This primitive camping haven has become a mecca for rock climbers from around the world, drawn by the legendary climbing routes that wind through the surrounding granite monoliths. As dawn breaks over the desert, you'll find yourself immersed in a landscape that feels both otherworldly and intimately connected to the raw beauty of the Mojave.

White Tank Campground, Pinto Basin Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Discover your desert sanctuary at White Tank Campground, where 15 intimate campsites are tucked among towering granite boulders that have stood sentinel for millennia. This hidden gem in Joshua Tree National Park offers adventurers a chance to disconnect from the digital world—with no running water and only vault toilets, you'll find yourself immersed in the raw beauty of the high desert. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and fire pit, perfect for evening gatherings under some of the darkest, most star-studded skies in Southern California. While RVs and trailers up to 25 feet can navigate into this rocky wonderland, the campground's compact nature and dramatic boulder formations create a sense of seclusion that larger parks simply can't match.

74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Nestled in the heart of Joshua Tree National Park, Sheep Pass Group Campground offers an intimate desert camping experience designed for groups seeking adventure together. Six tent-only sites are strategically positioned among towering rock formations and the park's namesake Joshua trees, creating natural gathering spaces for friends and families. As darkness falls, these dramatic boulder gardens transform into natural amphitheaters under star-filled skies. The campground serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring nearby hiking trails and world-renowned climbing routes, making it a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate the camaraderie of group camping in one of America's most distinctive desert landscapes.

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277, USA

White Tank Campground, Pinto Basin Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

7295 Indian Cove Road

9800 Black Rock Canyon Road

74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277, USA

7295 Indian Cove Road

9800 Black Rock Canyon Road

74485 National Park Dr, Twentynine Palms, CA, USA, 92277