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Campground Overview

Introduction

This large (99 site) campground is located in the northwest corner of the park. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with rest rooms and water nearby. Shopping facilities are only five miles away in the town of Yucca Valley. Campsites vary in size and can accommodate both tents and RVs. A day-use picnic area and a dump station are also available. For horse owners, a separate area is provided for camping or for staging a ride.

Campsite Details

Reservable99

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites99

Group0

Horse20

Tent Only0

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To0

Other0

Operating Hours

Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day. Check in and check out are at noon. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Some campsites at Black Rock close for the summer.

Weather

Days are typically clear with less than 25% humidity. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50°F (29 and 10°C) respectively. Winter brings cooler days, around 60°F (15°C), and freezing nights. It occasionally snows at higher elevations. Summers are hot, over 100°F (38°C) during the day and may cool to around 75°F (24°C) at night. Weather can change quickly. Check a weather forecast before camping.

Amenities

Trash & Recycling Collection

Toilets

Internet Connectivity

Cell Phone Reception

Amphitheater

Dump Station

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Directions

Black Rock is just south of Yucca Valley. From Yucca Valley, turn south onto Palomar Ave. Palomar turns left onto Joshua Lane. Turn left onto San Marino Dr and continue onto Black Rock Canyon Road. Follow park signs.

Rates & Fees

$35.00

Campsite

The cost is $35 for tents, RVs, and equestrian sites. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.

$35.00

Black Rock Horse Site

Black Rock Horse Camp is open all year and has 20 sites. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777.

$17.50

Senior/Access Pass Campsite

Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. A maximum of six people, three tents, and two cars may occupy an individual campsite, only if there is space available. Some sites only have enough parking for one vehicle.

$17.50

Senior/Access Pass Black Rock Horse Campsite

Nightly camping fee for one site for a camper with a Senior or Access pass. Black Rock Horse Camp is open all year and has 20 sites. Reservations are required. For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Because of the park's very dry climate, fire danger in Joshua Tree is almost always very high. Be cautious. Campfires are allowed only in designated fire rings or grills that are found in park campgrounds or picnic areas. Keep fires small. Bring your own firewood. You may not gather park vegetation, whether living or dead, to fuel your campfire. If you plan to have a campfire, bring extra water to douse it thoroughly.

Regulations Overview

There are restrictions to equestrian use in Joshua Tree National Park. Before visiting with stock familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/horseback-riding.htm. Also familiarize yourself with camping rules and regulations. The full list can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm. A partial list is below: Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before buying your permit. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet of the picnic table. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Most campsites have uneven terrain. Many roads are unpaved. The paved roads are crumbling and uneven. The Black Rock Nature Center has ADA access and the parking lot is well paved and flat. There is a wheelchair accessible restroom.
Cell Phone Information
Service is spotty and not guaranteed.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
There are no hookups for RVs at any campground in Joshua Tree. Black Rock and Cottonwood Campgrounds have RV-accessible potable water and dump stations. Generator use is permitted only from 7-9 am, noon-2 pm, and 5-7 pm. RVs and trailers are allowed in sites if space permits.
RV Maximum Length
35
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Black Rock campsite 61 is ADA-compliant and can accommodate an RV up to 30 feet in length. Trailers and tow vehicle are allowed up to 30 feet combined length at this site. This is a back-in site. Other campgrounds with ADA compliant campsites include Jumbo Rocks (site 122) and Indian Cove (site 1).
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
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Additional Information

Amphitheater is not used frequently.

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