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Joshua Tree National Park › California
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Campsite #97 at Black Rock Canyon Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #97
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 26 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/19
3/10
Campsite #97 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 26-foot driveway, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 24% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 16% |
| 2 star | | 12% |
| 1 star | | 24% |
@audryp772331E1 · Camped on Dec 8, 2025 at Campsite #97
Beautiful campground. Tons of hiking paths. Clean bathrooms.
Good
@DanaF9CF95157B · Camped on May 12, 2025 at Campsite #97
This was my 5th time to Joshua Tree and my 2nd time staying at Black Rock. Love this camp ground, friendly staff - clean restrooms with flush toilets and I give it a 5 star rating. Local hiking trails directly from the campground and close to town my sight had great views of the trees, I even had a Joshua tree at my sight.
Good
@BruceK2612995 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #97
The roads in the campground are very confusing and there are no directional signs. After circling and not finding our campsite we happened upon the campground host in a golf cart who led us to the site. The road was rutted with gullies and barely passible. We had camped here last year and I expected that things might have improved in one year but they have not. I understand that the NPS is suffering from unfortunate budget cutbacks. However, if there are not adequate funds to maintain this highly desired campground in Joshua Tree National Park, perhaps the campground should be closed until there is enough of a public outcry to demand that the NPS receive adequate funding.
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@RyanW7011906 · Camped on Feb 3, 2025 at Campsite #97
Great spot for hiking, convenience to town, feeling like you're out there, but without being so far out there. Nice little gift shop, flush toilets, sites are tight, but less trafficked than the campgrounds in the park.
Excellent
@NicoleS4864408 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #97
Site 97 looked great on the map, we backed up to a trail and had a great view, but the site itself was not flat which made it very difficult for us to find a spot to put up our large tent. We found a spot, only to be told by the park ranger the next morning that we needed to move our tent within 25 feet of the table. Keep that in mind when pitching your tent. They will ask you to move it. The park ranger provided us with a document with a list of the campsites rules including the one that says, tent must be within 25 feet of the table. The road through the campsite was in need of repairs, but the restrooms were clean enough (no showers).
Good
@AlisonB0EA9702 · Camped on Apr 2, 2024 at Campsite #97
Campground is in need or repair in most areas. Roads are in very rough shape. Bathrooms need upgrading. Staff was not overly friendly. Does not feel like a national park campsite.
@CorneliaG62403 · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #97
Spacious sites, nicely maintained, but the bid rocks like you find them on Ryan Campground are missing
@CaronWEF960183 · Camped on Jan 31, 2024 at Campsite #97
Black Rock campground is in terrible need of funding to fix its road throughout the campground. There are severe washouts and deep ruts that make this road worthy of 4-wheeling. It was difficult to tow our 30-foot trailer on it. Very difficult to walk to bathroom. Campsite did not accommodate our trailer well. Was extremely unlevel front to back. Difficult to negotiate with large Yucca in center of site.
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@NatalieF711E96 · Camped on Jan 15, 2024 at Campsite #97
This campground has some serious issues. The roads around the campsites are falling apart with asphalt missing and significant potholes. Many sites are on a slope, so good luck trying to get level. The park staff is aware of the need for significant upgrades and said that the proposals are within Congress. It is the worst campground I have seen at a National Park, or most other places.
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@PaulN9067997 · Camped on Jan 12, 2024 at Campsite #97
We really liked the way the campsites are spread out, there are some great views from most of the sites. The only concern is the road in the campground, it has many ruts and potholes. We have a 25 foot trailer with high ground clearance, so we were OK, but it would be difficult for larger trailers or ones with low ground clearance. The other drawback is that it is about a 30 minute drive to get into the main part of the park. Overall, we would love to stay here again in the future.
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@PeterM4881533 · Camped on Dec 25, 2023 at Campsite #97
Great camping, quiet and nice view on the Yucca valley. Basic facilities
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@RyanH4459660 · Camped on Nov 16, 2023 at Campsite #97
Campsite we had was absolutely perfect for stargazing and views of the park!
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@AndrewF3500044 · Camped on Mar 31, 2023 at Campsite #97
Roads throughout campground are in poor condition due to recent storms but other than that, great place to camp.
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@MonicaS3433522 · Camped on Jan 4, 2023 at Campsite #97
January 2023: The campground goes up and back into the valley and has several wonderful hikes starting from the campground. The views from the sites on the perimeter/outside of the loop are very nice. The camp sites are spacious and most have Joshua trees, Mojave yucca, or other trees/shrubs which give some sense of privacy. Most sites are not level and the place you park a car/vehicle is not paved which likely is contributing to the erosion and uneven surfaces. The toilets closest to us were closed for repairs but the next nearest one was only a short walk. The campground road was terrible; unsafe in some places with the asphalt eroded on the edges or middle leaving deep holes that needed to be avoided. The road definitely must be fixed soon. Yucca Valley shops and laundromat are within a 10 minute drive. Note: The closest road into Joshua Tree National Park main area was very crowded with a long wait to get in (even with a pass) unless it was early or late in the day. Overall, we loved our stay and would return to Black Rock campground.
Good
@NicoleH5422886 · Camped on Dec 27, 2022 at Campsite #97
I was checked in by a woman that seemed to hate her job and complained about having to do her job to every person she "helped." The bathroom nearest my campsite was closed. The roads in the campground were pretty beat up with a lot of potholes. BUT I would stay here again. I was able to get a spot away from most other people and it was quiet. Close access to trails. Short drive to get into the park. It's definitely not for glampers or big trailers but it worked for me in my truck.
@SharonV9591962 · Camped on Mar 7, 2022 at Campsite #97
The staff was nice but everything else was not great. The roads within the campground are in terrible condition. There is only one water faucet for the campground which was difficult to locate. There was a ditch opposite our site which made it difficult to back in or out. This campground is far away from the main attractions of Joshua Tree Park and is located right next to a neighborhood of homes.
@KarenG3722457 · Camped on Feb 16, 2022 at Campsite #97
Shockingly deteriorated conditions in the campground of roadways, signs, infrastructure in general. Long range plan is useless if unaffordable. A little maintenance would go a long ways to improve safety.
@DanielG6266400 · Camped on Feb 2, 2022 at Campsite #97
Booked this campsite because one of the few with water. Water was out the weekend we were there. It is very close to Yucca Valley and you can see all the city lights at night. We spent 1 night there and then found a great spot at Belle instead. Much more secluded and special.
@LarryL284 · Camped on Jan 8, 2022 at Campsite #97
Looks like a third world campground. Asphalt is almost non existent and roads are washed out and pit holed. Worst campground ever! No signage upon entry to direct you toward numbered sites. Water is way far off from the fringes. The actual sites have not been leveled and are tough to level campers. Bathrooms were maintained, however, the same camp trash was in the mens for 3 days and never emptied.
@JackF443 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #97
It’s a shame that the park is in such a poor state. The roads are very bad and the sites are not level and where we parked our RV was not correct but the correct area was not marked. Even the park rangers are frustrated by lack of funding for repairs.
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@Jackf2476627 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #97
Its a shame that the park is in such a poor state. The roads are very bad and the sites are not level and where we parked our RV was not correct but the correct area was not marked. Even the park rangers are frustrated by lack of funding for repairs.
@JerryD310 · Camped on Apr 14, 2021 at Campsite #97
The ground on site 97 is rocky. Couldn't skate a single nail down. Try to avoid that.
Otherwise the camp ground is nice and the hiking trial is kids friendly.
Otherwise the camp ground is nice and the hiking trial is kids friendly.
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