Joshua Tree National Park
Camping Inside the Park?
Great! Would you like to rock climb or explore around the campground you're staying at without having to drive to another location? If yes, that's awesome! Our experienced and knowledgeable guides are familiar with adventures that cater to all skill and ability levels available within each of the campgrounds located in Joshua Tree National Park, and will meet you at your campsite the day of your trip. Checkout the list of Joshua Tree campgrounds below!
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Find Your Campground
Compare what each site offers, or jump straight to the one you're after.
| Campground | Sites | Elevation | Cost | Reservations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley | 44 | 4,200 ft | $25/night | First-Come | Open year-round |
| Ryan | 31 | 4,300 ft | $30/night | Reserve Ahead | — |
| Sheep Pass | Group sites | — | — | Groups Only | Tent-only · No water · Up to 60 people |
| Jumbo Rocks | 124 (largest) | 4,400 ft | $30/night | Reserve Ahead | Largest in the park |
| Belle | 18 | 3,800 ft | $25/night | First-Come | Closed in summer |
| White Tank | 15 (smallest) | 3,800 ft | $25/night | First-Come | Closed in summer |
| Indian Cove | 101 + 13 group | 3,200 ft | $35/night | Reserve Ahead | Separate entrance off Hwy 62 |
All 7 Campgrounds
Joshua Tree Campgrounds
Summit guides are familiar with adventures near each campground and will meet you right at your site.
Ryan Campground
Smaller, quieter, and tucked right at the base of Ryan Mountain — this one's for climbers who want easy trail access without Hidden Valley's crowds. Reserve ahead, since sites here go fast too, just with a lot less elbow-rubbing once you're in.
Reservation required
Official NPS Page ↗Sheep Pass Group Campground
Got a crew? Sheep Pass is the park's go-to group campground — tents-only sites that can host anywhere from a small posse up to 60 people. You're minutes from Ryan Mountain, Skull Rock, and Keys View, which makes it a great home base for a multi-day guided trip.
Reservation required · Tent-only · No water on-site
Official NPS Page ↗Jumbo Rocks Campground
The largest campground in the park, set right among the legendary Skull Rock formations. Caves, corridors, scrambles, and climbing routes for every skill level make this the easy pick for families — there's something to explore in every direction, practically from your tent door.
Reservation required · Largest in the park
Official NPS Page ↗Belle Campground
Tucked against the hillside off Pinto Basin Road, Belle is the quiet, off-the-radar option — smaller, first-come first-served, and one of the best spots in the park for stargazing once the sun drops. Heads up: it closes for the summer season.
First-come, first-served · Closed in summer
Official NPS Page ↗White Tank Campground
The park's smallest campground, and arguably its coolest party trick: a 0.3-mile loop trail leads straight from your tent to Arch Rock, one of Joshua Tree's most photographed formations. First-come, first-served, and closed during the summer.
First-come, first-served · Closed in summer · Smallest in park
Official NPS Page ↗Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove plays by its own rules — it's reached through a separate entrance off Highway 62 and isn't connected by road to the rest of the park, so it feels like a hidden pocket all its own. Big, surrounded by classic rock climbing, and reservable year-round.
Reservation required year-round · Separate entrance off Hwy 62
Official NPS Page ↗Ready to Explore?
Guided Adventures From Your Campsite
Summit Climbing Guides will meet you right at your campsite — no driving, no guesswork. Whether you're after cave crawls, rock scrambles, or learning to climb, we bring the expertise to you.