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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@Christian8D0A2 · Camped on Dec 20, 2025 at Campsite #76

Great site, super close to restrooms and water source. It was windy so recommend to secure your tent well. There is a fire pit and grill on site along with a picnic table. Spacious site that can fit 2 vehicles. It is not leveled. It has a small slope to it. Would fit small RV or trailer.

@cherylk4288999 · Camped on Dec 17, 2025 at Campsite #24

Great, large sites with loads of nearby hiking. Our site was not flat, bring your levelers.

@ThamarDE025FB5 · Camped on Dec 14, 2025 at Campsite #67

We have been here several times, and each time is great. Good access to trails. Staff in office are helpful. Looks like some of the roads in the campsite have been recently improved. Note this place gets very busy at the weekends (we avoid the weekends)

@JannaHE4297E81 · Camped on Dec 13, 2025 at Campsite #54

I was camping in fishbowl. there was literally nowhere to go to be unseen. Apparently all the party people from LA come here and party and play music and put on a ton of lights and are loud well past 10 o'clock.. the restrooms weren't close and then I was told by the Ranger not to put any water except in the restroom sink. Sorry, but I'm I'm all about leave. No trace but that's excessive to walk to a restroom which is normal near my campsite to simply dump a slightly bit of use water no toxins OK. . Anyway, it's a decent location kind of outside of town and there are nice trails, but I'm not coming back to Joshua tree anytime soon. I'll find something more private. peaceful experience. I mean on Sunday the campground was empty and some dude rolled up and next to my campsite with all his lights and party music . He had the whole campsite to choose from. Why didn't he pick one that nobody was next to him?? I enjoyed the park and I also did some hiking in Whitewater, which is actually pretty cool. I don't know why they allow loud music in the campground. I mean why allow music at all . But I guess it'd probably be hard to enforce with the crowd there. There is also a decent trail adjacent to the campground. Bathrooms, where fine but not super close to me anyway..

@AaronW5705274 · Camped on Dec 12, 2025 at Campsite #50

Great location outside of the park. Beautiful views of the sky and sunsets. Well maintained overall, but the roads are a little rough and a couple bathroom faucets are not working. Still nice to have flush toilets, water, recycling etc. Park rangers at the visitor center in campground were awesome and very helpful in providing info about the park. Looking forward to staying again!

@elizabeth60559 · Camped on Dec 12, 2025 at Campsite #14

Family campground, bathroom facilities worn but very clean and functional, good value overall for a family weekend

@JOCELYNA35698F · Camped on Dec 10, 2025 at Campsite #80

The campground is in a very beautiful canyon. The campground is clean and has running water in the bathrooms, which is great. Downside, to the campground being in a canyon is sound travels. You can hear a lot of noise from town. And if you're unfortunate enough to be next to a noisy neighbor, be ready to hear everything. Navigating, the campground was also more difficult than other campgrounds I have stayed at. Overall a good experience though.

@audryp772331E1 · Camped on Dec 8, 2025 at Campsite #97

Beautiful campground. Tons of hiking paths. Clean bathrooms.

@HermanH4D50C74 · Camped on Dec 6, 2025 at Campsite #53

Spot 53 was great. Close to the trailhead and privet on 3 sides.

@MarceloMB2D73D · Camped on Dec 6, 2025 at Campsite #79

Really well-organized and clean sites, with water available and good restrooms. The campground is lovely and close to the beautiful Panorama Trail. We stayed overnight during a full moon, and the next day we enjoyed hiking the Panorama Trail. We had a fantastic time!

@WENDYC8417072 · Camped on Dec 2, 2025 at Campsite #24

We love this campground and go often. This time men's room was locked for part of it.

@KyleJ858084D24 · Camped on Nov 29, 2025 at Campsite #15

Very nice campground very clean bathrooms will return again highly recommend.

@NehaP4E5768631 · Camped on Nov 29, 2025 at Campsite #78

Clean, Beautiful and close to town. Very convenient. The camping slots are perfectly placed between having privacy and enough space. I felt very safe. There is access to multiple trails.

@MukeshS9CD905E · Camped on Nov 27, 2025 at Campsite #94

Nice quiet campground with beautiful views. Clean bathrooms.

@BrandonS417195 · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #41

Not suitable for a 25 Class C motorhome (or anything similar).We pulled in with our 25-foot Class C and immediately hit problems. Recent rains left deep ruts and washouts across most sites. Tent campers and high-clearance vans will be fine and enjoy the quiet and dark skies, but for a low-to-the-ground motorhome, Black Rock is a struggle. Beautiful area, just not built for motorhomes.

@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #9

I am in awe of how poor this campground was. There is no signage to find sites, like zero. There are potholes and straight up missing roads/asphalt. I did not see one ranger the entire time. The buildings' paint is peeling. Incredible that this is the state of our national parks.

@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #28

Beautiful, clean, felt safe.Great to visit alone, with a family or friends.Have been coming for years.

@TiffanyH355647 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #65

Campground was clean, exactly as advertised.

@HeatherB577142 · Camped on Nov 25, 2025 at Campsite #88

Beautiful. Clean

@josef612093031 · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #45

Great location. Love the hiking trails nearby.

@LaurieG5442B2F · Camped on Nov 24, 2025 at Campsite #87

The facilities were ok, although bathrooms could have been cleaner and one was without light. But the main problem was inconsiderate campers who were too loud. Yes, quiet time is 10pm and by then it was pretty quiet, but I think anytime after 8pm should be "limited noise" ie quiet talking that doesn't disturb neighbors, and certainly NOT children running all over and screaming. When all other tents around a noisy campsite are dark and quiet, people should know that their neighbors are trying to sleep. Thanks to pleasant office staff who were very nice even if not well informed. One ranger was knowledgable and gave great info.

@MichaelG955488 · Camped on Nov 22, 2025 at Campsite #45

Great time here! Cheyenne in the registration office was amazing and so friendly/helpful. Our campsite was clean and the all of our neighbors were polite and courteous. Definitely worth trying, I will be back to this sight soon.

@AndrewM2888517 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #59

Great campground! We enjoyed our stay.

@JerryS8315429 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #62

Road work needed. Couldnt walk to the restrooms road flooded with water.

@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #38

Very nice campground and some beautiful trails right from the camp

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