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Indian Cove Campground

Joshua Tree National Park

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Indian Cove Campground pano

101

Sites

$20

Price

13

Group Sites

$35 - 50

Group Price
4 Star Quality
Quality

Open

Year Round

Indian Cove Campground is a big place; there are 101 individual site, 13 group sites, a picnic area, a nature trail, and TONS of rock climbing routes all throughout this area. The park did a really nice job laying out this campground. The group portion is set off on its own, while the individual campsites are nestled into private nooks in the rock.

Group sites can be reserved up to 12 months ahead of time. These sites get booked out pretty far in advance, especially on weekends and peak spring and autumn months. Make sure to get your reservations ASAP once you know when you’re going. Sites #1 - #6 are a little larger and set back farther from the road. Pit toilets along with garbage and recycling bins are located along the road.

Individual sites can be reserved up to 6 months ahead of time. The campsites at Indian Cove are a little hit and miss. Some are really nicely located among cool rock formations that provide privacy, while others are placed really close to each other. Site #23 - #29, and #91 - #101 are some of the most secluded, with sites #98 - #101 requiring a short walk to reach.

One thing to be aware of is that the base for many popular rock climbing routes start in some campsites. Climbers should ask permission before using these routes if you are there. If you want avoid climbers being in your campsite, don’t stay in sites #1 - #12, and #40 - #44. Pit toilets along with garbage and recycling bins are located throughout the campground. Dogs are permitting at this campground, but are not allowed on any of the trails in the park.

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for Individual Campsites

Individual campsites cost $20 per night, and can be reserved up to 6 months in advance.

Make a Reservation
for Group Campsites

Group campsites cost $35 - 50 per night, and can be reserved up to 12 months in advance.

Amenities

Drinking Water
Campfires
Firewood for Sale
Picnic Tables
Pit Toilets
Flush Toilets
Showers
RV Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Overflow Parking
Dogs Allowed
Amphitheater
Indian Cove Campground Map

    Directions

  • Indian Cove is located on the northern border of Joshua Tree National Park. From Highway 62, between the towns of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms, turn south onto Indian Cove Road and continue straight for 2.5 miles. The group sites are on your right before your enter the main portion of the campground.
  • Driving Directions

    Permits & Fees

  • $25 : Joshua Tree Entrance Fee
  • $20 : Per night for Individual Campsites
  • $35 - 50 : Per night for Group Campsites

    Season

  • Year Round

What's Nearby?

Boy Scout Trail

Boy Scout Trail

Indian Cove Nature Trail

Indian Cove Nature Trail

Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area

Rattlesnake Canyon Picnic Area

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