Campsite #87 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Tent Site #87

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Campsite #87 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@TedB2165756 · Camped on Mar 30, 2025 at Campsite #87

The area is beautiful and quite busy. James the camp host is a true gem, from making regular rounds, answering questions, to simply being a very good soul.

@CraigF8635877 · Camped on Apr 5, 2024 at Campsite #87

Incredible restrooms, one of the best I've seen camping anywhere. Site is windy compared to other sites in the park, something to keep in mind. Campground ranger was on top of all campers about trash maintenance which is understandable but failed to enforce quiet hours two consecutive nights even after mentioning it after the first night. Wasn't too bad just loud music until about 2am. Overall nice place, prefer more campsites with level ground, lots of sloping sites.

@EleanorK3CA546 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #87

A wonderful location and outlook, but sadly run down, and not well maintained.

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Mar 7, 2024 at Campsite #87

I camp a lot and I found Black Rock campground a very beautiful but poorly organized campground. There are a number of camground loops and no signage to guide campers to the appropriate numbered site. Trial and error driving around on poorly maintained roads is how we found our spot. Again having camped in hundreds of state and federal sites over the years found myself a bit embarrassed how Black Rock presented itself to travelers.

@DianaDAFFCEA32 · Camped on Nov 22, 2023 at Campsite #87

Excellent experience.

@BobbiS365 · Camped on Nov 25, 2021 at Campsite #87

This campground is situated outside of the main park but is much closer to the town of Yucca Valley yet very quiet. We didn’t know what to expect when we made this reservation but we were pleasantly surprised by this nice facility with flush toilets, sizable campsite (#87), and rocky desert scenery. There are several hiking trails from the campground too so you don’t have to drive to the main park. And there are some sites that offer shades during warmer seasons.

@RichardF638 · Camped on Nov 9, 2021 at Campsite #87

Camp ground was clean. Reservation system doesn’t work, but calling work with courteous support.

@ElmaS147 · Camped on Nov 4, 2021 at Campsite #87

The pictures don’t do it justice!! Such a beautiful campsite. With the some great trails near by. Careful of arriving after dark. Several people damage their vehicles on the rock barriers. Saw blue jays and coyotes!!

@CandaceC817 · Camped on Oct 24, 2021 at Campsite #87

Nice landscape. Restrooms need updating.

@AltheaB601 · Camped on Apr 13, 2021 at Campsite #87

Beautiful, clean, spacious, quiet, with bright sunny days -- couldn't ask for more. The nights were very cold, which made the whole experience interesting.

@KayleighC315 · Camped on Mar 14, 2021 at Campsite #87

This campground was awesome. This was my first time camping here, and my first camping alone as a single female. I felt completely safe, and everything was really clean. The bathrooms were really clean (even better than other public restrooms) and my site was clean as well. I brought all my own water, but there was potable water accessible, as well as a firepit and picnic table. The main building had friendly/helpful staff and they answered all my questions. They had lots of information both about the camp and Joshua Tree. I also went on the High-View Nature Trail (which started at the camp), and it was gorgeous! I loved the views from the camp, and overall had a great experience. I have already recommended this place to friends, and would totally stay here again. I loved it! The only thing is, at the time, they were not selling firewood so be sure to bring your own if you want to have a campfire.

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Campsite #87 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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