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Joshua Tree National Park › California
› San Bernardino County
› Black Rock Canyon Campground
› Campsite #59
Campsite #59 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #59
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 25 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
8/28
Campsite #59 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (22)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 68% |
| 4 star | | 27% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@KyleR9453947 · Camped on Jan 10, 2025 at Campsite #59
Great camp site.
@GaryS1862766 · Camped on Dec 26, 2024 at Campsite #59
Black Rock revealed an entirely new side of Joshua Tree NP and I LOVE IT!! Can't wait to go back. I've been camping, hiking, and star gazing at JT for decades but this was my first trip to Black Rock. I couldn't believe how different it is - pine trees, small canyons, tons of different rock types, and great trails. Not the best for star gazing (more light pollution than anywhere I've been in the park) but I'll be going back to explore all the trails!
@KristenS426435 · Camped on Dec 21, 2024 at Campsite #59
Loved how rustic this campground felt, even though it did make it a little tricky to get our RV on level ground. We saw lots of great birds right near camp roadrunners, California scrub jays, and more. It is a bit of a drive to get to the actual park entrance, but it was an easy trek and we didnt mind. It actually gave us some opportunity to explore the town of Joshua Tree, which we might have skipped otherwise. We visited in the days leading up to Christmas and while it was busy, it felt quite friendly and respectful.All that said, Id be interested in staying at one of the campgrounds inside the park next time for the sunsets and stargazing. Id imagine those would be incredible.
@SiobanS07593F4 · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #59
Great campground. Large sites and lots of room between sites. Fabulous views of the desert and great hikes from the campground. Not too far from town or the park entrance. Highly recommend
@PatriciaK11756 · Camped on Mar 7, 2024 at Campsite #59
The camp experience was great once we got our 20 ft. trailer past the non-existent signage, terrible potholes and rutted road leading to our camp site. Very surprising for a National Park. The visitors center informed us that they request money every year to repair the roads but are denied funding. The remainder of the park is stunning.
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Feb 19, 2024 at Campsite #59
The campground needs maintenance and upgrades. The sites were clean, but the roads were washed out and dilapidated. The campground is 35 minutes from the heart of Joshua Tree and its beauty.
@PasanDCAA26F9F · Camped on Jan 27, 2024 at Campsite #59
Great experience . Camp host was very nice and welcoming. Easy access to the stores and etc. running water bathrooms . Overall great experience .
@WhitneyO861239 · Camped on Jan 15, 2024 at Campsite #59
Pros: It was quiet and beautiful with trail access from the campsites.- Service - Sunrise Cons:-The road around the campsite was rough. We were able to navigate it in our Sprinter but there were certain areas that we avoided due to large dips. - Trails were not easy to navigate. We definitely got off trail even using GAIA GPS. There were areas that looked like trails but werent. When we reached the summit other hikes also commented on their struggles finding the trails.- Closer to town (can also be a pro) it it does infringe on star viewing. - Two employees at the nature center werent helpful at all when I can asking for help in regard to an injury. They didnt seem to have access to a first aid kit.
@BarbaraK105366 · Camped on Dec 20, 2023 at Campsite #59
Black Rock Campground is right at the trailhead for some great hiking. Staff was helpful and friendly, and we appreciated the great communication regarding reservations, safety, and possible flooding.We stayed just before Christmas and the campground was quite empty. There was a small problem in that one of the sites was full of noisy people, making noise after quiet hours and running a generator after hours. We were in a trailer, so we could shut the door. But the tent campers might have been annoyed.
@Christine30365 · Camped on Dec 15, 2023 at Campsite #59
Thanks
@SigurdRFDFEF6C · Camped on Nov 2, 2023 at Campsite #59
Nice place to relax and for hiking. We had a wonderful sunrise! Access is a little bit rough but sites are spacy and quite even. We had a nice hike to High view in the morning!
@TaylorF60DF0BE · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #59
The site was flat, exactly as described, and the rangers/staff were very friendly and polite!
@GaryM990 · Camped on Oct 21, 2021 at Campsite #59
The road around the campground is very bumpy. It needs some work. But the campground is beautiful and peaceful. Site are large.
@ElizabethJ783 · Camped on Sep 24, 2021 at Campsite #59
Excellent location! Beautiful campground!
@SusanD853 · Camped on May 19, 2021 at Campsite #59
Great location!
@PeterH647 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #59
Great campground. The facilities were nice and all the campsites seemed pretty good. A lot of Joshua trees and hikes in the area. Only 2 real drawbacks: 1) the road through the campground was horrible with a ton of potholes, 2) you are not in the main park so plan accordingly. We stayed in the park and did a few things then moved out to Black Rock and some hikes there.
@SandyH375 · Camped on Mar 24, 2021 at Campsite #59
Great campground with lots of Joshua trees and spacious sites. Some nice hikes from the campsites. Only drawback is there is no direct access to the main part of the park and you have to drive to the west entrance, where there can be a considerable wait/line to enter.
@DeannaT311 · Camped on Mar 16, 2021 at Campsite #59
the campground was quiet even though it was full which was nice. the bathrooms were always clean and we had a great check in experience. very covid safe!
@LisaG525 · Camped on Mar 4, 2021 at Campsite #59
Nice campground
@BrianT542 · Camped on Mar 1, 2021 at Campsite #59
Scenic, remote feel from the Palm Springs city area. No showers is only downside.
@BruceS609 · Camped on Feb 18, 2021 at Campsite #59
The campsite itself is nice. There is lots of room between campsites. The roads within the campsite are horrible, however. I’ve never seen so many potholes. It makes riding a bicycle quite challenging. The bathrooms were very clean and tidy.
@AidynW344 · Camped on Feb 12, 2021 at Campsite #59
Campground was busy Presidents weekend, got pretty windy. Interior roads were pretty tore up asphalt or dirt with a bunch of pot holes. Not a lot of signage for finding what spot #'s were down which road/row. Camp hosts were helpful and drove through the sites multiple times a day. Bathrooms were clean and easily accessible.
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