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Joshua Tree National Park › California
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› Campsite #37
Campsite #37 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Tent Site #37
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 21 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/10
Campsite #37 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 21-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (24)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 71% |
| 4 star | | 17% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 8% |
@DianeV8358885 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #37
The rangers do an amazing job! Not easy dealing with the public but they are always smiling and helpful!!! Got to hear Jane the Director talk at the Climb Smart event. Was very informative and was glad to learn some new environmental things.Thanks!!1
Good
@MichaelV771806 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025 at Campsite #37
There was rain the day before which caused good amount of mosquitos and family was bit pretty bad
Good
@albertp7092990 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #37
Not an ideal camping spot. The space is extremely limited barely enough room for two small backpacking tents. While being next to the rocks had some appeal, it just didnt work for me personally wouldnt recommend.
Good
@GulsahA69163E4 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #37
Amazing site for stargazing. More private and secluded than any other campgrounds Ive been to in many National Parks. Service is not stable around the campground.
Major Issues
@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #37
Absolutely love this campsite! So beautiful and quiet. I love how spread out the campsites are and it's very easy to camp at.
Good
@KirstenG131554 · Camped on Feb 10, 2025 at Campsite #37
Loved this site. We had plenty of room and never really noticed the people in the campground. Toilets were clean. Great nite skies.
Good
@gerardob773962 · Camped on Jan 26, 2025 at Campsite #37
Beautiful place nestled in the rocks. Nice and quiet, It wasn't too crowded and the sites are dispersed.
Excellent
@CelineP0D8389B · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #37
Amazing campground near Joshua Tree. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Clean restroom.
@NoreenS7F906B6 · Camped on Dec 26, 2023 at Campsite #37
A great site with a beautiful view Pretty big site
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@AlbertLA3C0620 · Camped on Jan 9, 2023 at Campsite #37
Beautiful and quiet campground with lots of open space. Will definitely visit again.
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@EvaC5FBCCA5B63 · Camped on Nov 27, 2022 at Campsite #37
This was the most beautiful and relaxing campsite - EVER! We liked it so much that we barely went into the Actual National Park! Highly recommend. There really is not one bad site. And generous space from one to another. The only thing was that it was hard to figure out if our camper trailer was allowed or not, and in which spaces- since not all are set up for campers.
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@DavidG5648223 · Camped on May 18, 2022 at Campsite #37
Always are go to place, been camping at JT since 1989, 1st as a young climber then a family of five, now have a CamperVan and still love this place very clean.
@BruceS609 · Camped on Jan 12, 2022 at Campsite #37
Campsite was clean. Never saw a camp employee the entire time, which is a first. Other campers were quiet at night.
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@KinFongS685 · Camped on Dec 12, 2021 at Campsite #37
We arrived to find our site (37) with a serious enough grade in all directions (most sites are) that we were not even able to unhitch our trailer. After struggling for 3 hours, we decided to give up and go ask the camp host, Steve, for help. Luckily, he was able to put us in site #1 which was a cinch to back in and unhitch. The only downside of this campground is that it is outside the main areas of the park and requires half an hour drive to get to the main attractions. We, otherwise, had a wonderful time hiking and taking in the sights at the park. We also were lucky enough to see coyotes crossing the road into the campground twice as well as across from our original site when we were struggling to unhitch and set up.
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@KellyY385 · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #37
One of my favorite campgrounds. Super relaxing with great stargazing.
@MarinaL191 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #37
Wanted to give this place a low rating to keep it all to myself. ☺︎ truly a magical place. Beware, people will try to extend their stay without actually reserving or paying for it. Don’t let them and insist on getting the site that you reserved for. I paid for the mistake by allowing them to keep my site - just to be cool. The people who reserved the spot that I ended up staying on eventually arrived and insisted that I move. I had to move all of our stuff in the dark, without any help from either group of people, on top of crying children terrified of the dark. Big painful lesson learned. It all worked out in the end as we were able to savor the stars and very late night meal of pasta on the site that I originally reserved for. Our frustrations and fears quickly dissipated. Will definitely come back!
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@MarinaL8153975 · Camped on Sep 3, 2021 at Campsite #37
Wanted to give this place a low rating to keep it all to myself. truly a magical place. Beware, people will try to extend their stay without actually reserving or paying for it. Dont let them and insist on getting the site that you reserved for. I paid for the mistake by allowing them to keep my site - just to be cool. The people who reserved the spot that I ended up staying on eventually arrived and insisted that I move. I had to move all of our stuff in the dark, without any help from either group of people, on top of crying children terrified of the dark. Big painful lesson learned. It all worked out in the end as we were able to savor the stars and very late night meal of pasta on the site that I originally reserved for. Our frustrations and fears quickly dissipated. Will definitely come back!
@DeborahC275 · Camped on Apr 29, 2021 at Campsite #37
Excellent campsite. Each site is unique based on the rock formations. Each site is private and the star show at night is amazing...We will be back in the fall
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@ErinA922 · Camped on Apr 20, 2021 at Campsite #37
Beautiful campground! It was well maintained and the restrooms were clean and well stocked.
Good
@GeoffreyM291 · Camped on Feb 9, 2021 at Campsite #37
Indian Cove holds onto a "park within a park" and climbers' vibe - all good things. This also can mean 'anything goes,' so be prepared for the occasional yahoo who believes it's Stagecoach or Coachella and blasts music that carries through the cove, enhanced by an amphitheater effect. It's getting harder to reserve a site, and some of the reserved sites appear to go unused - a sign that perhaps folks are forgetting to cancel reservations. Still, there's enough to to here, from boulder scrambling to serious roped climbing. An interpretive trail out on the western edge of the campground is a hidden gem, and beyond that parking area, there's a great overland route up a gulley to a couple high peaks. On the far southeast side, Rattlesnake Canyon is worth a scramble, though it can get technical and is parched, so good navigational abilities and plenty of water is advisable. For the daring, there are routes to connect to Willow Hole, which usually is accessed via the Boy Scout Trail off the West entrance road. Keep an eye out for petroglyphs, most of which are not mapped (for good reason). Also, there's a cave near the mouth of Johnson Canyon that isn't mapped. Ask around.
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@HollyP6477709 · Camped on Nov 17, 2020 at Campsite #37
Always beautiful, but the meteor shower was a special treat for my 8 year old. An excellent stargazing site.
@RogerS2467741 · Camped on Jan 1, 2020 at Campsite #37
LOVE THIS PLACE. True jewel of our beautiful country. Yes it is "America the beautiful..."
@JosephE2304456 · Camped on Nov 17, 2019 at Campsite #37
Someone was already using our reserved/ paid campsite. Nobody was at camp office to help, nor were there any numbers posted on who to call. The general park office had nobody answering, and only to emergency numbers to contact. General reservation line also wasnt helpful, only telling us to tell them to move (equipment was there but nobody at site). Some sort authority or oversight at this campground is needed.
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