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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4.1 out of 5

5 star		44%
4 star		25%
3 star		21%
2 star		5%
1 star		3%

@chinakBDD5A41A · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #13

amazing , clean and friendly!

@AlanW5588627 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #30

A quiet, peaceful place with plenty of space between campsites and easy trail access. Engraved trail signage readable, but a bit difficult to see.

@SohrabRA048E54 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #52

Amenities were available. Had just enough space between campsites to not be too crowded. Felt very safe.

@ElainaH377BB7F · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #80

Love the stay. Great camping spot near town

@JoyA98EF6A67C2 · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #51

I loved this campsite. We came for the sky view during the meteor shower and it did not disappoint. The campsite had enough flat areas for tents and was a good size. The bushes and small trees helped it feel a bit more private. Having water and restrooms close by was a great benefit! Loved having the convenient hiking trails to hit during the day. We will be coming back for sure!

@PeterCE436F127 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #72

I tried to stay at the campground and I drove up and it was turned back because of the fire which I didn't know anything about. The next day I went up again to hike a trail and the park was then opened and I did a short hike and grabbed a campsite which was excellent. The next morning I hate to the fire line and chatted with some of the firefighters who were putting on hotspots and they were very friendly and the whole experience was positive and scenic. I would stay again.

@LaurelK46631D4 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #93

Stayed at Black Rock Campground, Joshua Tree National Park. Campsites are too close together. Campers had fires where screens were not on the fire and sparks were going in to dry brush. The next day after we left they had a fire. i went to the office at 8am the next morning to let them know about the fires that people were having and the wind that was spreading sparks. That morning there was a fire near the campground and I was called to see if I had evacuated.Campers have no common sense I guess. I did tell the people at the campsite across from us that they should at least put the screen on. Sparks were coming through the screen too. The park did not have rangers to check on the campfires in the evening. Also there were no lights around the bathroom and in the bathroom and two out of three sinks were not working. I reported this to the office.Seems like the park needs better management but they could be short on staff. Was a bit disappointed and the campfire situation was very dangerous (in my opinion).

@TerryS6065626 · Camped on Oct 11, 2025 at Campsite #15

Good campground for families. Could use better signage for navigating to Campsites

@SabineME03702D · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #6

The campground was in a good condition and bathrooms clean. Our site was right underneath a Beautiful Joshua Tree. Great hikes directly at the campground. Unfortunately on the last day, the campground was evacuated due to a wildfire an closed. The staff was very friendly and helpful and we could pick up our Equipment.

@ZackJB7D98C5A7 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #76

Sick place

@GunjanK6B1E3D0 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #20

Great campground with beautiful views. Trails nearby.

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #17

Super location on the edge of Joshua Tree NP and a great starting point for many trails. Also close enough to Yucca Valley to make shopping and restaurants accessible if needed. Great facilities and helpful staff.

@ErinT2760485 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #3

Its always a pleasure to stay at Black Rock Campground. The facilities are excellent, especially the availability of potable water, which is rare in Joshua Tree NP. The proximity to Yucca Valley fills in any facility gaps as well. Black Rock Campground is one of my favorite places to stay when I visit Joshua Tree NP.

@JeanK2476745 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #8

Love this campground always nice and clean

@ReneeKE024AE6F · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #25

Beautiful campground with numerous Joshua Trees and hikes starting within the campground. Limited facility but the squeaky clean restrooms have flushable toilets and running water.

@IgorSDF7A4E768 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #50

Beautiful Joshua Trees were all around us. Clean bathrooms with plenty of hiking trails.We came in September, before the fires were allowed, so a portable gas stove made a difference. The stars look amazing from there too.

@StephS38761928 · Camped on Sep 27, 2025 at Campsite #34

The campsite was great in and of itself but the campers on site had terrible manners. Facilities on the campsite were clean. The toilets had running water, soap, and toilet paper. On the campgrounds are water pumps to wash your dishes with. There are benches and barbecue pits. It's also really wonderful that you can sleep under Joshua Trees. However, the other guests on the campsite were very loud even past midnight. It's hard to get a good night's sleep.

@IrisACFF50172C · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #35

Beautiful spacious site with shade from the Joshua Trees or sunshine in between. The trees are taller than in the park and you can see some interesting birds, like the Road Runner and cute looking ones sitting (and singing in the morning) of these sharp "leaves". Also a perfect place to see and photograph a wide sky with zillion of stars. We enjoyed our stay very much and will come back for more ... We spend the day driving/walking/hiking in the Joshua Tree NtP and at the end we found the big trees we are looking fore right in the campground!

@JaclynS5A8247B · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #4

This campground was located perfectly to visit Joshua Tree National park as well as 29 palms and the surrounding area. I slept in a tent for 2 nights at Black Rock Canyon campsite. It was secluded enough to have a private camping experience yet still only about 10 minutes away from food and coffee options as well as a Walmart. The campgrounds and bathrooms were extremely clean and well maintained. Other campers were very respectful and I felt very safe. Rangers were on site by 7:30am and making rounds shortly there after. Highly recommend, would definitely come back and would like to thank everyone who made this a wonderful experience for a not super experienced camper like me.

@FabianM6B9BE16 · Camped on Sep 20, 2025 at Campsite #29

Solid site! There's a little space between the site and the nearest neighbors with nice trails along the side. Restrooms are not to far, and well kept. The site is not the most flat, but I've slept on worse! I ended up pitching the tent between the bushes and slept like a baby. Would consider this site again!

@kenjik56E7B268 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #43

Good camping location

@JoEA6AB64B8014 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #22

Location was great & camping/parking spaces were good size & spacious. Visitor Centre really well located & trails detailed well. Facilities easy & clean.

@ZofiaSBC49069D · Camped on Sep 13, 2025 at Campsite #59

A beautfiful place, the perfect base for exploring Joshua Tree

@AndrewK5708668 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #7

I stayed here for two nights the week following Labor Day. Many of the sites were available, so not crowded at all which made for a relaxing time. Did a loop hike up to a high point right from the campground. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets in a desert environment.

@haimoudij2120E · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #8

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