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› Campsite #48
Campsite #48 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #48
| Drive-In | 6 people |
| 24 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
4/30
Campsite #48 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 24-foot driveway, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 4% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@TracyS2333570 · Camped on Apr 4, 2026 at Campsite #48
This is the most stunning campground in the park. It also is located off the main loop so, though large, it tends to be quieter in terms of visitation. Many of the sites are up against the rocks so your kids can climb. Our site was scenic and close to the restroom which was well maintained.
@DEANK8717725 · Camped on Feb 4, 2026 at Campsite #48
Really enjoyed our stay at Indian Cove campground. It was very well maintained and the nature trail was easy to follow with well marked paths and signs. Camping among the huge rocks was truely breathtaking.
Excellent
@JudithW4250782 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #48
Stunning and magical campground. Easy to find and well spaced out so you have a fair amount of privacy. The location is amazing and I was in awe of the boulders and the tranquillity.
@TravisT974DD09 · Camped on Nov 17, 2024 at Campsite #48
Beautiful scenery and and awesome night sky. Plenty of trails to hike and bike an close to town for the essentials. Worth it!
Major Issues
@JessK9620801 · Camped on Apr 8, 2024 at Campsite #48
The petroglyphs are amazing! This is a beautiful, remote area with spiritual vibes. The spacious campground has very clean pit toilets. We saw a lot of wildlife!
Good
@SusanW3089432 · Camped on Jan 22, 2024 at Campsite #48
Host was very accommodating when we asked to change site. Recent rains had flooded our original site. Spectacular scenery..Nature trail is good and you can hike just about anywhere. Looking forward to coming back.
Major Issues
@JulieM1485661 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #48
I stayed in spot 48. The campsite overall was AMAZING with incredible views and situated amongst the massive boulders. My only complaint was how close the neighbors were on both sides. It was like we were all sharing one spot instead of three individual spots.
Good
@BethW1140729 · Camped on Oct 24, 2023 at Campsite #48
Beautiful campsite. Well-kept grounds. Plenty of trash cans and recycling bins.
No Service
@CindyS510A84CA · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #48
Loved our stay at Indian Cove Campground. The site was sheltered from the wind, private, just perfect for our sprinter van. We enjoyed the hikes nearby, the beautiful rocks that surrounded the campground and the serene beauty. We will definitely come back to this site.
Major Issues
@NathanO8775761 · Camped on May 14, 2023 at Campsite #48
Seems like the park services are way under staffed. I never saw a single campground representative to check me in, tell me rules or anything. Drove to my site and stayed my time. The terrain is beautiful and 29 palms has anything you need. The porta John’s we’re pretty nasty doesn't seem like they are maintained. To their defense it was high 90s all week, that normal for JTNP.
@BruceF4214645 · Camped on Apr 13, 2023 at Campsite #48
Excellent facilities (except lacking water). Terrific scenery. Good climbing. Privacy is lacking due to close proximity of campsites.
Some Coverage
@SherryD2C826EA · Camped on Feb 13, 2023 at Campsite #48
Stayed in site 48. Beautiful spot that fit our 20 ft travel trailer. The weather in February was cold and windy, but we had a great time exploring the park anyway.
Major Issues
@MarcusGD067C95 · Camped on Jan 13, 2023 at Campsite #48
Campground is great. Stayed in site 48 with a 20' travel trailer. Was a little tight to park with the F150 because it's on a curve. The site was cool with the fire pit against the rocks. No water at the campground, have to bring your own. Would stay again for sure.
No Service
@GlenT9453932 · Camped on Jan 2, 2023 at Campsite #48
We arrived later than expected but the site was clean and facilities were good.
Good
@ChrisM9524349 · Camped on Nov 16, 2022 at Campsite #48
Upon arrival ~ 3:00 at Indian cove our reserved space was occupied by an airstream trailer with the owners nowhere to be found. Since there is no cell reception at Indian Cove (not Rec fault) we drove down to the highway to contact the support number on my reservation where you could only leave a voice mail message which we did (no call back). We also called the ranger number and again only got a VM option. We then went to the visitor center who said they couldn't help either and directed us to the main gate entrance. After much discussion with staff at the main gate we were ultimately assigned an "overflow" space at Indian Cove. The overflow space was inferior to my reserved space, took over 3 hours to sort out, and setting up in the dark was not great. The next day about 2:00 (nearly 24 hours later) a park ranger returned our call...he was very apologetic but wow really... There appears to be no support for campers with reservations. I feel like I should get a refund for being assigned an inferior "overflow" space and frankly the hassle of driiving all over over JT to find some support.
@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Nov 13, 2022 at Campsite #48
Indian Cove is a great place to go for peace and quiet and a ton of fun on the boulders.
No Service
@richardo848683 · Camped on Mar 6, 2022 at Campsite #48
Sites are tidy and clean. Great atmosphere tucked in next to the rocks. Our site (048) was quite close to neighbors on both sides, such that noise was a small issue, but most sites looked better spread out than those on that loop.
@MarioHB206DB83 · Camped on Feb 12, 2022 at Campsite #48
It was a really nice experience ppl were very respectful. The bathroom were our camp was at was pretty clean compared to our sites. I only saw the ranger twice.
@ThomasM644 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #48
A beautiful place! The campsites are small but it is very clean and well cared for . Lots of trash cans and nice toilet rooms .
Some Coverage
@LeeS306 · Camped on Jan 5, 2022 at Campsite #48
Gorgeous camping among the boulders, beautiful scenery, great staff. Will be back.
@NicoleM111 · Camped on Jan 3, 2022 at Campsite #48
Amazing campsites! Love the boulders to climb on, family friendly, the backlit rock walls with campfires made for an especially stunning evening!
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@CharlesS624 · Camped on Nov 28, 2021 at Campsite #48
Wonderful campground! Each campsite is roomy with rock formations providing partial privacy and a fantastic background for adventures and nightime campfires. The outhouses are well maintained and trash recepticles are accessible and allow for recycling. Although Indian Cove campground is isolated from the loop road that passes through the center of the national park, climbers and scramblers can easily spend days exploring the nearby formations. And there is virtuallly no vehicle traffic within miles of the campground so it is quiet and safe.
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@JMichaelD239 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #48
I very much enjoyed this unique campground. The campsites are mostly up against the beautiful rock formations making night time with campfire very cool with the fire light reflecting off the boulders. The only drawback is the lack of any natural screening between campsites which are very close together.
Major Issues
@LarryC208 · Camped on Apr 18, 2021 at Campsite #48
This was our first actual camping trip to Joshua Tree (we did a day trip a few years back). The campground and our site were very nice though it was a little snug getting our travel trailer into the site. The campground was well maintained and we really enjoyed being in the park with access to all the trails all around us. We did visit one of the park visitor centers and found it informative and filled with interesting souvenirs.
Some Coverage
@GaryC545 · Camped on Mar 7, 2021 at Campsite #48
Best campground in the park.
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