Campsite #1 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Tent Site #1

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Drive-In 6 people
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Campsite #1 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (21)

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@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.
T-Mobile
Excellent
@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 :)
Verizon
Good
@AnnieT13F63851 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #1
Clean and lit restroom. Close to campsite but not too close. My group had a great time. We would definitely return again!
T-Mobile
Good
@KarthikCF27C58 · Camped on Feb 1, 2025 at Campsite #1
The campsites were crowded and quiet hours were not enforced.
AT&T
Good
@JoannaR99A83CB · Camped on Dec 30, 2024 at Campsite #1
Fantastic!
AT&T
Good
@ErinT2760485 · Camped on Oct 27, 2024 at Campsite #1
A full featured campground with running water and plenty of trail access in its own right, it was a delight to stay at Black Rock Canyon Campground
AT&T
Good
@JoeA9101109 · Camped on Feb 21, 2024 at Campsite #1
Good campsite - great location to very significant trail network, and good views of the surrounding area. I would recommend the southern most sites, which are the most secluded and also the highest in elevation. Lots of joshua trees throughout.Very close to the town, and the nature center on the campground was interesting to the kids.The only downsides:Our tent site was not that flat and has some big erosion channels through it.The bathrooms near us were a bit old/dated.There was no sink for doing dishes (other than in the bathrooms)About 10 miles from the main entrance to the park, which is where the big boulders/rocks are.Overall, we'd stay here again.
Verizon
Good
@AlanEA28F8CD8B · Camped on Feb 16, 2024 at Campsite #1
Ample space, clean facilities, responsive hosts.
Verizon
Good
@StephenB287309 · Camped on May 4, 2023 at Campsite #1
Definitely more space than in the Valley
T-Mobile
No Service
@SeiwonK945EE6B · Camped on Nov 26, 2022 at Campsite #1
Highly recommend. Best location, and toilet was clean. Seems there are hiking and biking options, it's just too shame that we only stayed there only one day.
Verizon
Good
@WolfgangBC777D · Camped on Nov 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Beautiful place!
@hughm67CA96316 · Camped on Jun 8, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great campground to camp among the Joshua Trees and see the stars at night.
@BrianG7865186 · Camped on Apr 15, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great site. Would return.
@AlH6A238761AAB · Camped on Feb 27, 2022 at Campsite #1
Very well kept facilities, great access to trails and fairly close to Main (West) Entrance in Joshua Tree. Could only get one night reserved at Jumbo Rock Campground, and though different it was a great second night in the area.
@bryanm886 · Camped on Jan 1, 2022 at Campsite #1
Site road are poorly maintained
@GregO276 · Camped on May 20, 2021 at Campsite #1
All trash cans in my loop were full and it was very windy, Next morning I informed staff and they said it would be taken care of that day. Other than that good experience
AT&T
Some Coverage
@ShuyunL273 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #1
Clean, well-spaced, wifi at visitor’s center
T-Mobile
Some Coverage
@ShuyunL784C5D5 · Camped on Mar 22, 2021 at Campsite #1
Clean, well-spaced, wifi at visitors center
Some Coverage
@EarlL883 · Camped on Feb 28, 2021 at Campsite #1
The park rangers and the host are professional and friendly. The campground is clean and the view is amazing.
T-Mobile
Good
@Toshinori0727E · Camped on Nov 26, 2020 at Campsite #1
It was too windy freezing cold at night outside but Joshua Tree National Park was great!
@JullianS23CDA0 · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #1
Cool app; loved Joshua Tree. Pro-tip: if anyone in your party has a snoring issue then be prepared to possibly get flack from your neighbor We heard a few but Im a deep sleeper. The commotion of others whining about the snoring groups is what woke us up. Other than that, it was an awesome experience sleeping in a tent in the freezing under the full moon. Best time to visit IMO.

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