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Campsite #39 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$25
Tent Site #39
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 19 ft | Back-in |
| 2 | weak |
5/27
6/3
Campsite #39 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 19ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 31% |
| 4 star | | 38% |
| 3 star | | 31% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@BarrieP4DCE022 · Camped on Dec 27, 2024 at Campsite #39
One of the best campgrounds I've ever stayed at. There are ample bouldering opportunities, and both sunset and sunrise and the stars were phenomenal. We also stayed at Ryan Campground, and while it's a cool experience to be in the center of the park, this site was really a unique and amazing experience. Unforgettable, and would recommend to anyone.
@DonnaT8114851 · Camped on Mar 27, 2024 at Campsite #39
I didnt know beforehand that the site would not work for our trailer so that was a bit tricky when we got there.
@TomM3609852 · Camped on Feb 27, 2024 at Campsite #39
Had a great time. Campsites were clean and orderly. Rangers were all helpful. We did day trips to Ryan Ranch, the Dam Trail. At Cottonwood we hiked to Lost Palms Oasis. All great. Can't wait to go back.
@JasperSA60AFB2 · Camped on Jun 7, 2023 at Campsite #39
Best because the camp site is surrounded by large rocks but no water is available in entire camp site.
@JillT3540084 · Camped on May 19, 2023 at Campsite #39
AMAZING campground, tucked away from the rest of the park, so quiet and peaceful! The views were spectacular!
@LeticiaM750359 · Camped on Apr 16, 2023 at Campsite #39
Beautiful view lots to see! My only issue was no water on site ??
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Apr 6, 2023 at Campsite #39
We had enough room to set up 2 tents. The rock face provided good shade in the Spring. Beautiful landscape. It was fairly private, some kooks drive by to fast. Toilets are good enough.
@PriscillaT824 · Camped on Nov 7, 2021 at Campsite #39
Site #39 was very spacious and had a huge empty expanse in front to watch the effects of sunrise/sunset. Huge jackrabbit passed along and some fun cholla cactus contrasts with the big red boulders. However, it was nearly impossible to find a level space for my tiny 2-person tent.
One warning that the camp toilet was so rank that you could smell it several feet away. An attempt was made to air it out but that probably made it much worse. Luckily there are plenty of big boulders to duck behind as an alternative but make sure to leave no trace!
One warning that the camp toilet was so rank that you could smell it several feet away. An attempt was made to air it out but that probably made it much worse. Luckily there are plenty of big boulders to duck behind as an alternative but make sure to leave no trace!
@JennyM192 · Camped on Oct 14, 2021 at Campsite #39
Just wish we could have found a reservation for a second night.
@ScottB535 · Camped on Oct 4, 2021 at Campsite #39
Site was relatively quiet and has some shade. Not a level spot in the site so come prepared and be creative.
@JasperH796 · Camped on Aug 16, 2021 at Campsite #39
Went in the summer with a friend who had little camping experience.
I was ready and able to manage desert camping in the summer, my companion not so much, leading me to call the trip off one night early to prevent an ER visit for dehydration.
Indian Cove makes a beautiful and in the summer, very quiet campground that makes you feel like it is entirely your own. Very funky rock formations are very interesting by moonlight as it casts very different shadows compared to the sun. Beautiful campground, a touch of litter here and there but nothing that's not fixed by picking up after you leave.
Only marks against the site is that it has no roads to the rest of the park and you need to drive out and back in.
I was ready and able to manage desert camping in the summer, my companion not so much, leading me to call the trip off one night early to prevent an ER visit for dehydration.
Indian Cove makes a beautiful and in the summer, very quiet campground that makes you feel like it is entirely your own. Very funky rock formations are very interesting by moonlight as it casts very different shadows compared to the sun. Beautiful campground, a touch of litter here and there but nothing that's not fixed by picking up after you leave.
Only marks against the site is that it has no roads to the rest of the park and you need to drive out and back in.
@JohnS216 · Camped on Mar 25, 2021 at Campsite #39
The rock climbing is fun. The campsites are spread out. The wind here made it difficult to camp in a tent. The location of this campground is convenient if you need to go to the store real fast.
@BrookeB937 · Camped on Mar 11, 2021 at Campsite #39
really cool spot! i should have brought my climbing shoes
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