Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Indian Cove Campground is part of Joshua Tree National Park in California (47 min east of Desert Hot Springs, CA) with an elevation of 3,042 feet. There are a total of 97 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 70 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.

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4.6 out of 5

5 star		76%
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@AngelikaKAC947 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #31

Amazing experience to spend the night on the desert. The campground was very nice and clean. The good thing is that its located maybe 10 minutes drive from the town so you can easily get some water or food if you need

@peterl48C14FAD · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #64

Amazing site with even better views. Cant wait to come back.

@MaryBeth7BE790 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #44

Sites are useless. Parking pads are not even close to level, with tables and fire rings far from vehicle parking. Due to the rocks and sites being on top of each other, the noise level is insanely high. Not worth the trip.

@SamuelK2209836 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #54

I got locked in the bathroom from the inside and a ranger saved me. 5/5 stars for the ranger. It was over 95 degrees outside (around noon time) and the inside was hotter. Had he not been passing by and heard me banging on the doors, it would've been a dangerous situation for me.

@JeanD4918241 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #89

Great campground

@BrandonM29B9CB · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #16

Meh campground wise our site was really close to the other campsites. It got too hot during the day and we had to leave.

@RobertD9538610 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #64

We always enjoy Indian Cove in JT. Not only do you get the JT experience but you technically don't have to enter the park and pay the entrance fee. And it's <10 minutes from a mini-mart for a beer/ice run.The weather this Memorial weekend was outstanding. A high of 80 deg. which we've never experienced in past years. Usually expect 90+ on that weekend. Only issue we had this year was that the fire pit was pretty full of ash. Thankfully I always bring my trusty shovel and just scooped a bunch out.Other than that it was a wonderful experience once again.Thanks!

@JustinD1400006 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #25

We enjoyed a quiet two night (Sun-Tue) stay in The Cove. Site 25 worked well because the relatively long and flat parking space accommodated our Sprinter perfectly. We will definitely return next fall.

@StefanieFDC253 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #35

Great campground in nature, we all loved it!

@BonnieN6437101 · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #54

I wanted to love this campground, but there isnt a host and youre on your own entirely there. Normally fine, but its accessed from the highway, not passing a park entrance station, so anyone can go in. Squatters abound. Hopefully you have a better experience than I did; its a crapshoot as to who shows up. One guy was blasting music with bass so loud it was ricocheting off of the rocks. I was able to find a spot of cell service and change sites, thankfully (because nobody was around to help, and I didnt feel safe asking him a second time to turn it down!). The back up spot was quiet at first, and then neighbors there started playing music and letting their dogs bark and howl. Ugh. At least they werent quite as loud as the guy before. I bailed on my second nightthis is my least favorite kind of camping, and its not relaxing. I wish there was a host.

@DEVINLBAD258DA · Camped on May 13, 2025 at Campsite #9

Perfect views and great trails! Highly recommended

@DanielK2430073 · Camped on May 11, 2025 at Campsite #35

Long drive from NorCalbut, it was worth the driveit was very windy the days we visitedit was diffinately different and uniq place to RV/campshort trails worked out perfect for us. Also, the scenic drive through the park, from one end to the other, was greatsome amazing rock formations and how they are stacked.

@DanP5109623 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #49

Beautiful campground however very crowded , your neighbors are literally right there

@RebeccaB760095 · Camped on Apr 30, 2025 at Campsite #74

Indian Cove campground is really beautiful, and spot 074 is right up against some gorgeous rocks. The space itself is much smaller than some others, but it had space for a 4 person tent. The campground was quiet at night, and the star gazing was incredible!

@JillianB682478 · Camped on Apr 30, 2025 at Campsite #56

Great site and great amenities

@AlexP3554916 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #27

nice experience !

@JacobND0B8C458 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #58

We camp quite a bit and this is really a special place - probably our favorite. The campsite itself backs onto a beautiful rock wall. The campground was quiet and we spent hours at the nearby amphitheatre in silence with no one around and it was serene. We fit our 6 person tent with no issues on the campsite. Beautiful spot.

@KennaB7A5BC307 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #13

Great camping experience! Perfect large site with a lot of room to explore. Tucked away from other sites! We will be back!

@VickiL4277267 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #26

Beautiful rock formations. Definitely check campsite lengths if trailering or RVing. Try not to camp to close to vault toilets. Can be smelly from the venting, but insides are kept clean.

@KevinA3275318 · Camped on Apr 20, 2025 at Campsite #50

Big campsite, really peaceful and quiet at night

@DavideP48108B0 · Camped on Apr 19, 2025 at Campsite #52

Amazing place! The short Trail at the end of the Campground is very interesting and beautiful especially at sunset

@SandraS7060671 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #90

This site has no cell coverage. Toilet smelled. Noisy.

@AndrewP1911421 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #26

Great campground. Super easy access, close to in-town amenities. Not in the heart of the park, but still a great camp setting

@CharlotteB4F55 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #36

Pros: A nice cozy spot with a beautiful view. Plenty of space for a 4 person tent.Con: The bathrooms are close by, which means that when the wind picks up you will occasionally get hit with the smell of doo doo. If you are sensitive to smells like I am, I would maybe pick a site that is farther away from the toilets.

@DeborahB541180 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #73

Site 73 was lovely. Very sheltered. I was worried about winds, but they weren't a problem. Two small tents fit at either side of the site. Unfortunately prior campers had urinated in some of the corners. This made for some unpleasant odors which limited tent placement but not general use of the site. Hopefully the smells will dissipate before you camp. We enjoyed the 49 Palms Oasis hike and the stroll out to the Wall Street stamp.

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