Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Black Rock Canyon Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (55 min northwest of Indio, CA) with an elevation of 4,037 feet. Black Rock Canyon Campground is rated 4.1 stars from 2,092 reviews. There are a total of 94 campsites including 50 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 44 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, accessible, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, gift shop, and flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding and hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (2117)

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@CarlosA9960651 · Camped on Mar 8, 2026 at Campsite #75
It was a perfect spot to camp next to Joshua Tree
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Mar 8, 2026 at Campsite #63
Gorgeous views, decent size sites.close enough to The park's western gate. The eastern half of the campground has recently paved roads, the western half has very broken pavement and potholes. The wooden restroom downhill from the visitor center is in bad need of maintenance. The dump station's black tank flush water barely flows Overall, I would rate this campground 8.5 out of 10
@EbrahimS95FBB0 · Camped on Mar 7, 2026 at Campsite #24
Everything is great, only the toilets need more attention.
@FredJ6594027 · Camped on Mar 7, 2026 at Campsite #69
The grounds were clean and it was an enjoyable experience. At night time the car traffic tended to be quite much. I will choose a location further away from the entrance next time.
@MelissaB359768 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #9
Quiet, spacious sites with amazing views! Great Visitor Center! Good hiking nearby.
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #84
Nice site ... Pretty flat and just close enough to restrooms.
@BillyB2893951 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #48
Site was beautiful and dog friendly. Its sort of secluded from the rest of joshua tree which is a con but mostly my fault for not looking into the location more.
@AmyG5673785 · Camped on Feb 28, 2026 at Campsite #80
Great place to stay that is also close to town, so easy to get to restuarants/etc, but a bit farther to trailheads - just depends on what you're looking for!
@ArmandoC487621 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #56
Great clean campsite. Had a blast, many trails right at the site.
@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #2
Neighboring campers were obnoxious with loud music, talking into late hours, and running their trucks loud engine at midnight and 6 AM. Campground layout places campers far too close together. Facilities were adequate aside from a broken soap dispenser in the bathroom. Check-in staff was pleasant and helpful.
@DouglasL894716 · Camped on Feb 26, 2026 at Campsite #41
This is a beautiful spot.
@JerryR8700362 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #38
When will the National Park Service quit letting the 5% of generator users spoil the quiet for the 95% that want a peaceful experience when we are camping in a National Park? Morning generator hours at Black Rock start at 7am, so one rig with a generator can spoil the early morning for everyone in the nearest 30 sites. And this is a park that probably has 300 days of sun so solar panels and batteries are a no-brainer. Very disappointing.
@AnthonyB906983 · Camped on Feb 25, 2026 at Campsite #41
Nice camping area
@WENDYC8417072 · Camped on Feb 24, 2026 at Campsite #64
We always enjoy Black Rock campground
@KevinH9468586 · Camped on Feb 23, 2026 at Campsite #76
What a great location so near to Palm Springs.I hikes in the immediate vicinityOf the campground are spectacularDefinitley will go again
@BruceB5637806 · Camped on Feb 23, 2026 at Campsite #91
Most was good, but some people stayed up till after one in the morning talking and laughing . If you could emphasize that some sleep in tents and need to rise early for hiking etc. whats the procedure for inconsiderate people?
@TracyH1362653 · Camped on Feb 23, 2026 at Campsite #7
Very nice campsite snd unusual Joshua trees.
@richarda847269 · Camped on Feb 22, 2026 at Campsite #10
We used Blackrock Campground for a base during our visit to JTNP. The campground offers shade (via Joshua Trees), clean restrooms, and a Nature Center staffed by a very friendly counter person. Blackrock is also home to a number of dayhike trailheads which offer great views of the park and valley. Note, however, that there is no electric hookups at any of the site; running potable water is available at each restroom and there are water faucets scattered around the campground. Easy drive to stores, restaurants, and the park entrance .
@PatriciaH36547 · Camped on Feb 22, 2026 at Campsite #25
The hiking trails from BlackRock campground are wonderful. Get out on the trails early and enjoy! I like that this campground is in Yucca Valley as there are plenty of restaurants to enjoy. In the winter when it gets dark early it is nice to enjoy a dinner in town.
@RyanS4713424 · Camped on Feb 22, 2026 at Campsite #90
We stayed here only one night, but it was wonderful. The campground is beautiful with all the yucca trees scattered about, the facilities were good, and having a trailhead right there in the campground was perfect. We will definitely be back again.
@LilaA79135E1BE · Camped on Feb 21, 2026 at Campsite #75
We stayed at site 75! The site did not have shade from Joshua trees in the early afternoon, but did have shade in the late afternoon! There was a flat area large enough for a six person tent! It was also a quick walk to the restroom. I did feel it was a little close to the RV sites but people were respectful about running their generators. Really love the new fire covers on the fire pits! It can be windy in the desert and it really helped us feel secure about our fire.
@StefanieSF3AC9 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #9
Very clean campsites. Clean campfire pits with good screens and grills. Clean toilets.
@KristenR130562 · Camped on Feb 19, 2026 at Campsite #66
Clean restrooms, great visitor center and workers, well-marked trails
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@WilliamG690099 · Camped on Feb 19, 2026 at Campsite #63
The facilities could definitely use some work.
@SinisaBDB7656D · Camped on Feb 18, 2026 at Campsite #22
Place is uneven. Access to the pitch littered with potholes.Sanitary facilities very good.

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