Campsite #42 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Tent Site #42

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Campsite #42 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (5)

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@StevenC2003509 · Camped on Apr 15, 2024 at Campsite #42
The roads were in bad shape in the campgrounds and the site was not level for a tent but otherwise had a great time.
@GordonB3347961 · Camped on Apr 24, 2023 at Campsite #42
Drove through and right back out. Not well maintained, too close to the subdivision and the blacktop was pitted. Went to White Tanks instead.
@FranklinY777 · Camped on Jan 11, 2022 at Campsite #42
It's a great campground close to the town of Yucca Valley which has a full array of restaurants (Mexican, Thai, Lao...) and stores(Vons, Walmart, Aldi coming in 2022...). If you are tent camping, just be aware that many sites are not level. We liked site 44. Also the roads around the campground are in poor conditions with many potholes.
The Nature Center is basically a gift shop with an art gallery. It has WiFi that you can access outside of the building 24x7.
There are many trailheads by the campground. We would recommend highly the Panorama loop. In about 8 miles, we'll get a good cross-section of the Park with many Joshua Trees, yuccas... and great views from highpoints.
One suggestion: invite a different food truck every day from 4-6 PM.
@SheilaT464 · Camped on Mar 14, 2021 at Campsite #42
This campground is comfortable and conveniently located. Was not expecting snow in March! Rangers and camp hosts are very helpful. I was a little confused by no kiosk, but with reservations you can go right on in. Will definitely camp here again.
@JennaE809 · Camped on Nov 20, 2020 at Campsite #42
It’s a beautiful campsite with clean facilities

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