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Joshua Tree National Park › California
› San Bernardino County
› Indian Cove Campground
› Campsite #51
Campsite #51 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Tent Site #51
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 19 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/5
3/6
Campsite #51 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 75% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@MarissaJ974161 · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #51
Absolutely loved our campsite! The views were great and our campsite was spacious. You do have to leave the park and reenter it since theres not a road within the park that leads to the campsite and the main section of the park.
No Service
@TammyF42004D03 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #51
Campsite was beautiful and very clean. The restrooms were kept very clean and trash was taken out daily. The engire setting and experience was great.
No Service
@MartinH4750228 · Camped on Nov 26, 2024 at Campsite #51
We (family with kids aged 10 and 16) recommend the nature trail. It's short and sweet and informative. Other than that, enjoy the spectacular views, day and night!
Good
@RobynB8570ABBA · Camped on Mar 20, 2024 at Campsite #51
Great spot. When we got there someone was there. They were supposed to be at spot 50. They did move but it was kinda awkward . I suggest a sign pointing with spot 51. Other that that we had a great time. Clean area & bathroom. Nice respectful people camping. Quiet at night. Close to town. Highly recommended this campground.
Major Issues
@MarisaF18A4F31 · Camped on Mar 17, 2024 at Campsite #51
Great campground.
@PamelaG4847475 · Camped on Jan 11, 2024 at Campsite #51
Campsite was clean as was the restroom.
@ErikaA4F8F8EE8 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #51
This place was absolutely amazing! We loved it. The people we were around were super nice, almost like a little neighborhood. The views were stunning, both sunset & sunrise. The sites were clean, almost as if no one was ever there. We will absolutely be back again!
Major Issues
@Filiberto3E78B · Camped on May 21, 2023 at Campsite #51
Really good camping site only downside is your sharing parking with site 50 and your actual campsite is further away from your Parked vehicle . So you will need to carry your gear right by campsite 50. Lucky for us they where a no show but other than that it was a perfect campsite.
Some Coverage
@ANDREWL5237889 · Camped on Apr 4, 2023 at Campsite #51
Bathrooms well maintained, roomy campsite with great view, open, not-crowded feel.
No Service
@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Feb 20, 2023 at Campsite #51
The Park Ranger in charge of the Indian Cove Campsite is a great guy. He keeps a good eye on the campground. Overall a good experience. No complaints. The people who were camping there were all in all a good group to be around.It was windy and cold....as can be expected from the time of year. Nonetheless, we all had a good time with all the activities available. The park itself was packed with more people that I've ever seen there.
Major Issues
@DianaG5374683 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #51
My second time visiting. Would continue to come back. A very clean, well organized and easily accessible campground. I recommend checking out the ranger talks held in the campground!
No Service
@DonnaBur7B8349 · Camped on Jan 27, 2023 at Campsite #51
Beautiful location. Easy in, easy out. Love being able to reserve online.
@GenevieveEAE86 · Camped on Dec 28, 2022 at Campsite #51
Great location, with a short drive to park entrances. Access being outside the park makes it easy to access amenities in town. Beautiful sites, very picturesque.
Major Issues
@LennaVE8EDC597 · Camped on May 15, 2022 at Campsite #51
We enjoy Indian Cove very much. Most of the sites are spacious and offer privacy. The landscape is unique and the proximity to the JT National park entrance is close. We made a few trips to nearby restaurants and sites (pioneer village) park high did not disappoint! Water was available at the Indian Cove campsite entrance which was beneficial and easy. Its a great spot to camp!
@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Feb 15, 2022 at Campsite #51
The only negative thing about this stay was that the sadistic trash truck driver came through and woke up everybody at dawn. That was totally unnecessary and inconsiderate.Otherwise it was clean and totally delightful.
Major Issues
@PamelaB5154250 · Camped on Nov 27, 2021 at Campsite #51
We always reserve at Jumbo Rocks, and this was our first time at Indian Cove. Its a beautiful campground.
@PamelaB205 · Camped on Nov 27, 2021 at Campsite #51
We always reserve at Jumbo Rocks, and this was our first time at Indian Cove. It’s a beautiful campground.
Major Issues
@craigc685 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #51
Beautiful scenery; nice campsites & clean restrooms.
Some Coverage
@SybilL951 · Camped on Mar 28, 2021 at Campsite #51
Enjoyed camping here. Site 50 & 51 are kind of weird set up but we were able to get it worked out with the neighbors. Sunset and night skies are nice. Bathroom could have used some better cleaning. Kids had fun climbing whole parents relaxed!
No Service
@ZoeS207 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #51
We stayed at site 51. It had an excellent location, right next to many rock piles for scrambling and easy access to a pit toilet. Phone service was pretty much non-existent, occasionally would work. One of my favorite campgrounds!
@DanielN6100178 · Camped on Feb 21, 2021 at Campsite #51
When we arrived, someone else was in our campsite. The ranger mistakenly re-sold it.
@DanielN148 · Camped on Feb 18, 2021 at Campsite #51
When we arrived, someone else was in our campsite. The ranger mistakenly re-sold our site.
@SamanthaF40305 · Camped on Oct 30, 2020 at Campsite #51
LOVED this site! The group and I had 48, 49, 50 and 51. Between 50 and 51 you could fit easily 5 tents. The only issue would be where would you fit all the cars. We were able to stay up pretty late with music but the big boulders at 50 and 51 gave use a nice sound barrier. HIGHLY recommended.
@MelissaA703485 · Camped on Oct 20, 2020 at Campsite #51
The campsite was clean, the rangers were polite and knowledgeable.
No Service
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