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Joshua Tree National Park › California
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› Black Rock Canyon Campground
› Campsite #16
Campsite #16 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Tent Site #16
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
3/5
3/8
Campsite #16 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (17)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 53% |
| 4 star | | 18% |
| 3 star | | 18% |
| 2 star | | 6% |
| 1 star | | 6% |
@KatrinAE1729DD · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #16
The campground is well maintained and well laid out. We stayed in the off-season, so it wasnt very full and there wasnt any staff onsite. Unfortunately, this meant that some campers felt that it was ok to not be considerate of others and not follow the rules about quiet hours and generator use. We had noisy campers way past midnight and again from 5am. We even called the non-emergency number to ask for help with campers refusing to turn off their generator when we politely pointed out the generator hours. But there didnt seem to be anything that could be done about it. If you would like to be sure to have a peaceful and quiet camping experience then maybe go elsewhere.
Excellent
@JosephM2374984 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #16
What more could you ask for? A clean campground with freshwater in the middle of Joshua Trees close to a town with supplies and surprisingly good restaurants.
Good
@JustinR3682506 · Camped on May 4, 2024 at Campsite #16
Magnificent views, the place is like a dream, highly recommend!!
@gigiwC8488DAE7 · Camped on Apr 14, 2024 at Campsite #16
Great place to stay. Will recommend.
Excellent
@JessicaD400413 · Camped on Oct 21, 2023 at Campsite #16
Great location. Sites are very close together. Roads are so bad you could break an axle. It has a dump station, which is a plus because Indian Cove does not. I prefer Indian Cove over Black Rock.
Good
@HenryL3810544 · Camped on Oct 18, 2023 at Campsite #16
Facilities are much cleaner than state parks! Very happy with my stay.
No Service
@EricL7685285 · Camped on Nov 20, 2022 at Campsite #16
The only negative is that we could not get a live body over the phone for information; only hit an answering message and the message we left was not answered promptly. 2 days later! We were back home then.
No Service
@SueA3796340 · Camped on Nov 17, 2022 at Campsite #16
We were able to get a same-day reservation, so we were grateful to have a spot. Sites here are clean and have what you need but very close together.
Major Issues
Major Issues
@JorgeC2927204 · Camped on Apr 25, 2022 at Campsite #16
Excellent location very clean great fire pits
@JoshR1751846 · Camped on Apr 5, 2022 at Campsite #16
Nice campsite, but access very poor on Apache trail. Off road for approx 5 miles - with no warning. Also, issues with others in campground not obeying the quiet hours. Generators being used late at night and lots of campers up drinking alcohol and making noise until. Campground host no good at enforcing rules. Had to politely ask guests to turn of generators late at night. This led to confrontational, drunk guests causing trouble and looking for conflict. No intervention from host. This made for a very hostile environment and we had to leave in the night due to being threatened and feeling unsafe.
@LuisJ954 · Camped on Oct 21, 2021 at Campsite #16
This place was great, easy to find, well maintained, spotless restrooms, great trails connected directly to the campground, and nice quiet neighbors.
Excellent
@AylaS440 · Camped on Apr 18, 2021 at Campsite #16
Well-equipped, close to trails, and great starting point to hike in Joshua Tree.
Good
@GeorgeC881 · Camped on Apr 15, 2021 at Campsite #16
The landscape is unique and beautiful, but the campground is a bit noisy, not much vegetation separating the campsites so that you hear every conversation of your neighbors. At least two RVs ran generators after 10pm. The park allows RVs next to sites with tents. It would be a better experience if these huge vehicles had their own campground, or were fined for running generators after 10pm.
Good
@MichielK430 · Camped on Mar 30, 2021 at Campsite #16
It got surprisingly cold the first night. It didn't get too windy this time, but that did happen the last time I camped there. The starry night was absolutely amazing as was the full moon that rose over the hills later! Most sites don't have a lot of shade, so keep that in mind if you plan on staying there when once it gets hot.
Excellent
@SydneyS229 · Camped on Feb 14, 2021 at Campsite #16
fire pit was different from those at the sites near us, was not circular and not great for windy nights like ours
Good
@DianeV8358885 · Camped on Nov 1, 2020 at Campsite #16
Great campsite for beginners who enjoy flush toilet, close proximity to others and internet access. Definitely the closest thing to glamping at JTNP.
@RogerG6151829 · Camped on Oct 23, 2020 at Campsite #16
Camp sites were large, clean and spread out.
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