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Joshua Tree National Park › California
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› Campsite #79
Campsite #79 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Tent Site #79
| Walk-In | 4 people |
| 19 ft | Parallel |
| 2 | weak |
2/24
3/2
Campsite #79 Features: Walk-In access, Parallel parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 16% |
| 3 star | | 16% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@RobelleM162127 · Camped on Dec 21, 2025 at Campsite #79
Well-spaced camp sites with amazing views. Easy to find. We had a wonderful winter trip.
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@MartaW8E19D4BC · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #79
Wonderful campground with amaizng views! Our spot (#79) was conveniently located next to the boulders, so we could do some fun rock scrambling, which the kids absolutely loved. While the tent space was situated closer to the car (meaning a bit less privacy), we really appreciated the picnic table positioned near the rocks. There was no shade in the morning, so it can get pretty sunny early on. Also, other 2 sites are close by, so we could really hear our neighbors (but hey were also quite loud in general).
@RyanK6503156 · Camped on Dec 31, 2024 at Campsite #79
Clean pit toilets. Small site but epic views thatll make you feel on another planet. Climbing routes within walking distance to all of the camp spots. Not ideal for your 10 person coleman tent, but perfect for a small 2 person backpacking tent.
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@LaurenH1850172 · Camped on May 3, 2024 at Campsite #79
Great camping spot! Camped here with family and recently by myself and Ive never felt so safe! Great place love it so much cant wait to come back soon.
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@OLEKSANDRB969F · Camped on Apr 21, 2024 at Campsite #79
Nice campground. Has some shade in the morning.
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@NickL7764798 · Camped on Mar 28, 2024 at Campsite #79
This is the second time I've camped here and its a gem! Best campround near Joshua Tree and I've stayed at almost every campground in the park and outside the park. The only issue this time was that site 79 is extremely small, so you can only fit a 2 person tent. Its too bad as the site is back in the rocks and has amazing views, but then again all the sites at Indian Cove due. Still give this campground 5 stars.
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@RandiB60ED640E · Camped on Nov 23, 2023 at Campsite #79
Their confirmation system is top tier. We camp at the state beaches a lot and dont get any reminders about upcoming trips. Indian Cove sent a couple emails and called me the morning of. The woman answered all my questions and was so nice. Thank you for a great experience!
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@KeilahL30FE236 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #79
Was not prepared for how small the spaces are. Usually its good to be so close to the restrooms but not ones that don't flush. Smelled like poop all day.
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@HaroldRE533257 · Camped on Mar 19, 2023 at Campsite #79
we stayed at Indian Cove, and overall Joshua tree park has no amenities. the bathrooms were well-maintained, and our campground was at capacity during spring break. the campsites are quite close to each other - this can be a problem if you have noisy neighbors or late parties. campground itself was very clean.
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@RogerS2467741 · Camped on Feb 20, 2023 at Campsite #79
Nice desert camping. Small sites.
@JuliaE4720899 · Camped on Feb 13, 2023 at Campsite #79
We found the campsite (#79) to be poorly laid out for tent camping; no clear indication of where the tent pad should be, and the only possible location blocked easy passage between parking spot and cooking area/table. It also sloped noticeably, which made sleeping less comfortable. The adjacent sites were also too close. We were lucky that the season and poor weather meant we did not have neighbors. If we had, there would have been no privacy.
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@SanchellB1E2EE · Camped on Nov 11, 2022 at Campsite #79
Site 79 is not a good site. There's very little room for a tent the area that's there is not level and tent site 78 and 80 all right on top of you.
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@GaryH6725051 · Camped on Apr 10, 2022 at Campsite #79
Indian Cove is a gem of a campsite just outside of the actual National Park. My kids have enjoyed coming for over 10 years now Our sites were well maintained and the reservation process was really efficient.
@SocorroR4EA83C · Camped on Apr 3, 2022 at Campsite #79
Small but amazing camp ground!! Love being near the big rocks and not too far from the stores
@DianeB7208419 · Camped on Mar 15, 2022 at Campsite #79
nice camp sites. only negative were the bathrooms. we were there 3 days and they were never cleaned or sanitized.
@QuinnJ50C7B24D · Camped on Feb 21, 2022 at Campsite #79
This is our favorite campground at Jtree. We have camped here many times over the years. The location is so beautiful and the rocks are so much fun to scamper around on. And there has always been a good friendly vibe.
@CaseyM20601932 · Camped on Jan 19, 2022 at Campsite #79
There were people in a campsite that wasnt theirs and told us we should move from our campsite that we reserved to a different one and got a little combative. The campsites are nice though but that left a sour taste in my mouth.
@CaseyM476 · Camped on Jan 19, 2022 at Campsite #79
There were people in a campsite that wasn’t theirs and told us we should move from our campsite that we reserved to a different one and got a little combative. The campsites are nice though but that left a sour taste in my mouth.
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@JohnD794 · Camped on Dec 5, 2021 at Campsite #79
Great remote campground, perfect spot to do Boy Scout trail with a shuttle to the south end of the trail. Easy to explore the towns of 29 Palms and Joshua Tree.
@KellieL396 · Camped on Oct 20, 2021 at Campsite #79
this was my 2nd time at this block of sites inside the campground, and it is so nice! I love the rocks at Indian Cove, it makes for beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and night sky frames. I like that there is the Nature Trail inside the campground a short ways away from the set of sites. It can be a bit of a logistical challenge to stay at this campground if you are short on time for a trip inside the actual park, since it does not have direct road access, but if you use the North entrance it is much quicker than the line that often forms at the West entrance.
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@JennieG984 · Camped on Mar 31, 2021 at Campsite #79
Really nice, clean campground. Our aite was nestled in the rocks, away from the two on either side and felt really private. Nice nature trail, clean pit toilet, and level ground to put the tent on. The skies were so beautiful at night! Really quiet, too. I’ll definitely be coming back here.
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