Indian Cove Campground Joshua Tree National Park California
Indian Cove Overview
Indian Cove is one of the largest campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park with 100 campsites set among a wonderland of massive granite boulders. Group (tent) camping is also available.
Many campsites are best for tent camping but there are some that can accommodate smaller trailers and RVs. Each campsite has a gravel parking spur (ranging in length from 18 to 31 feet), table, fire ring and grill.
The campground is open year round. Amenities include vault toilets and trash collection. Potable (drinking) water is not available so bring your own. You can also fill up at the ranger station. Cell service is poor. Pets are okay (on leash) in the campground, but not on the trails.
Indian Cove – Joshua Tree National Park – Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation include: hiking, biking, rock-climbing, bouldering, star-gazing and wildlife viewing. There’s also many historic sites located throughout Joshua Tree National Park. The campground is also lose to many rock climbing routes and there is also a short interpretive natural trail nearby.
Other Joshua Tree National Park campgrounds to consider include Belle, White Tank, Ryan, Jumbo Rocks, Hidden Valley, Black Rock Canyon, and Cottonwood.
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Amenities
- Amphitheater
- BBQ Grills
- Campfire Center
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Poor
- Dumpsters
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Bouldering
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Rock Climbing
- Stargazing
- Wildlife Viewing
Joshua Tree National Park, California 92277
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
100
Campsite Vehicle Size:
18 to 32 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,200
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Could you please explain the concrete water built behind campsite #25
Hi Daniel,
Good eye! That was built to form a catch-basin for rain water coming off the rocks. It probably serves to provide water for animals, as well as protect the campsite to a certain extent. It is currently dry.
does the reservation window for campsites open at 7:00am?
Hi Frank,
Yes, the reservation window for Indian Cove opens at 7:00am PDT.
Does anyone know if campsite 23 is still in operation despite not being listed on the map on recreation.gov?
Also, site 24 has a 2 vehicle maximum but based on the Google Street View I’m having a hard time picturing 2 vehicles fitting in the pullout and still being able to open doors, unpack, etc. Despite this, recreation.gov says that an 18ft RV is allowable equipment and that there is no overflow parking available. Is there something I’m missing about the parking situation?
Don’t book sites 81-83 unless you’re okay with rude and entitled climbers walking through your campsite to climb moosedog tower (which the campsites are right up against) without saying anything all day long! ◡̈
What would be good sites for a small camper, and are they level?
Hi Steve,
Many Indian Cove campsites are best for tent camping but there are some that can accommodate smaller trailers and RVs. Several also offer nice privacy (tucked among large boulders). I’m not sure how big your RV is, but here are some campsites to consider: #7 (25 feet long parking spur), #13 (22 feet), #21 (32 feet), #22 (35 feet), #25 (23 feet), #27 (24 feet), #35 (27 feet), #37 (21 feet), #43 (21 feet), #48 (24 feet), #53 (25 feet), #61 (28 feet) and #88 (21 feet). Most all sites at Indian Cove are level.