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 (31 min northeast of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 4,037 feet. There are a total of 98 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. Fees range from $20.00 to $25.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, accessible, playground, restroom, trash dumpster, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding, hiking trails.
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@Albertg18A6A68 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #63
Nice campground close to the city. For RVs has a dump station with water. Most campsites in Joshua Tree NP do not have those services. Also cellphone reception is good. Easy access to trails. Campsite I was at was fairly level.
@JosephM2374984 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #16
What more could you ask for? A clean campground with freshwater in the middle of Joshua Trees close to a town with supplies and surprisingly good restaurants.
@JessicaB869322 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #11
Overall it was good. Water availability, restrooms good, camping site clean, and great surrounding views and trails. We really didnt have to check in. There was no Ranger to check in. Rangers only come once a day in the mornings to drive around the campsite other than that youre on your own. Did enjoy the campground, will definitely be staying there again.
@StephanieZ5403 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #82
Wish the visitor center had been open
@DiegoPAFDEA463 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #29
Nice quiet campground next to the park.
@SonyaE024FF335 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #76
The campsite was good. We enjoyed our stay despite the strong winds we had that night which spoiled our evening, but thats part of the adventure. A 10 min drive to the nearest Walmart Supercenter and about a 20 min drive to the west entrance of Joshua Tree. Theres clean restrooms with flushing toilets and running water.
@DiegoTF44119B5 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #60
I understand there may have been layoffs and the campsite may not have anyone on duty now, but it did last year. Last year we had our immediate neighbors with 5 cars and ~9 to 11 people, playing the game mafia well past 1am, and everything was funny to them..out loud. This year, a multi-family of maybe 15 with at least 6 kids under 8 years of age, chopping at Joshua trees with rock. Not sure it is was the same family but after midnight, bumping music loud enough for me to hear it 50 yards away. This is not Havasu and its not Lake Perris. If your team does not control and enforce the rules, you will soon be another terrible campground. Trust me, if you allow them once, the word gets out and they will come. Like I said last year, love the place but please do better. I do my part as do so many others. Control those who think they own the grounds.
@PAULL8120165 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #24
well kept camp, windy
@DanaF9CF95157B · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #97
This was my 5th time to Joshua Tree and my 2nd time staying at Black Rock. Love this camp ground, friendly staff - clean restrooms with flush toilets and I give it a 5 star rating. Local hiking trails directly from the campground and close to town my sight had great views of the trees, I even had a Joshua tree at my sight.
@KimW8616866 · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #85
10 years ago I loved coming here, the terrain has changed due to flooding and Ive noticed there is no longer a host or Rangers that patrol. Campers that come here no longer respect nature nor campground rules. 12am has become the new quiet hours, not 10pm. Nice bathrooms and I love that theyve added dome covers to the fire pits.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on May 10, 2025 at Campsite #8
Just make sure to figure out where your site is before arriving or download a campground map. Signage is a bit lacking, and its easy to get lost among all the different loops.
@MelinaACE414FE · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very great location. Super close from hiking trails. We loved our experience.
@MichaelJ226184 · Camped on May 5, 2025 at Campsite #1
Black Rock Camping ground was perfect for being able to explore the northwest portion of Joshua Tree, as well as go into town for supplies. A lot of Joshua Trees on all the surrounding hikes. The Panorama and High View trail were especially nice hikes. The ranger outpost is convenient and has a store inside and the park rangers there were very helpful.
@GeG2BF7CBE18FC · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #27
I got support from two rangers. Much appreciated!
@BonnieT8851072 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #65
area had nice views, clean and nice camp sites - wish we had electricity but was ok without
@CherylC6330808 · Camped on Apr 28, 2025 at Campsite #46
Skull Rock Loop hike was very nice! Highly recommend! We did the Geology Tour Road. High clearance vehicles recmmended. Ryan Ranch hike was also very interesting!
@AlexK6122480 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #48
Campsite was spacious and clean. Trails were plentiful. Facilities were good. Would definitely come back.
@YuzheGAD9DDE2B · Camped on Apr 26, 2025 at Campsite #79
space too small. Only enough to have 2 tents. And it is very windy. Maybe it can be better in other dates
@patrickv241514 · Camped on Apr 26, 2025 at Campsite #43
Een hele mooie natuur camping met prachtige plekken en mooie uitzichten.
@marleyFAEEBE7E · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #1
Wonderful campsite right in the park. My partner and I did the Panorama Loop hike which was beautiful. Definitely will be coming back to this site :)
@MariaM4161283 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #47
Nice campground
@LucasED6E3F38B · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #98
Black Rock is, as described also by others, a weird campground. Officially it's part of the National Park and it's in the parks boundaries, but it's entry lies quite hidden away from the west park entrance. The campground itself is a collection of uneven terraces that lies uphill with little vegitation other than some Joshua & Yuca trees. The visitor center was closed by time of visiting. The place feels - other than many other campers - deserted and left behind. Site 82 is an uneven, large site with a broken fire ring, and lies very exposed on top of a little hill. The roads, particularly on the south part of the campgrounds (around this site), are quite rough. The only real advantage is that it's close to the restrooms, and it has a decent view of Yuca Valley at night.
@HendrikHE3559E · Camped on Apr 22, 2025 at Campsite #84
campground was quiet, clean, simple
@RayC1608197 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #66
We were pleasantly surprised with the how quiet the entire campsite was -- despite being fairly full. Access to Joshua Tree was easy, the roads and parking areas were well maintained, restroom facilities were clean, and the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. We definitely will return!
@JessicaJ378715 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #34
The campground was very clean and had trees all over. The trails were also lovely and were right off the road for the campground

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