Campsite #53 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Campsite #53

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Drive-In 6 people
25 ft Back-In
2 fair
53
8/28
Campsite #53 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 25ft driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (15)

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@JenniferG44963 · Camped on Apr 8, 2025 at Campsite #53
This is a gorgeous campground that is easily accessible from outside of the park. Its a short drive to get cell phone service or to run to the grocery store. Site 53 isnt close to any neighbors and has amazing views. This site also didnt have as much wind as the other site where I stayed, site 61. The only problem I encountered at this site was that people kept driving or walking by and taking pictures of me and my campsite because of the beautiful view behind us.
@SusanW3089432 · Camped on Feb 29, 2024 at Campsite #53
Beautiful site against the large rocks, great view
@janem8941297 · Camped on Feb 20, 2024 at Campsite #53
It was one of my favorite campsites ever!
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 1, 2023 at Campsite #53
What an amazing camp site!! Easy to find, clean, so close to the park areas we wanted to see! It was just beautiful!! I took so many pictures it was so beautiful! We were in site 51 and it was roomy and gorgeous background with the rocks and beautiful sky! Great stay! Quiet!
@ClaireP4282957 · Camped on Sep 29, 2023 at Campsite #53
Very good! Lack of rocks which is whatever but it was really windy so we had to go on a hunt to find some to help hold our tent down.
@RickC608 · Camped on Dec 7, 2021 at Campsite #53
Indian Cove has become our favorite location in the park for its spectacular views and awesome rock formations
@amyb601 · Camped on Nov 23, 2021 at Campsite #53
Water available down the road at this campsite, but beautiful place!
@HeatherW434 · Camped on Nov 15, 2021 at Campsite #53
Well maintained, clearly marked trails that are to do even when arriving later in the afternoon, speedy entry into the park and campground. We have site 53 - very private with beautiful big boulders surrounding and our 2-person tent fit perfectly off the little path and behind a large cactus (for sure would fit a larger tent). Lots of trash and recycling receptacles. Will definitely return!
@ShaneV402 · Camped on May 26, 2021 at Campsite #53
This is a special place that I'm sure I will visit again some day! The campsites were really nice – we couldn't even see another campsite form our site so we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Bathrooms were nice and clean and didn't smell bad at all. Trash and recycling bins were great, but confused why they don't have a bin for paper / cardboard.
@MaryD323 · Camped on May 6, 2021 at Campsite #53
This campground was awesome! I don't want to say what site we were in because I want to keep it a secret :). The climbing was amazing and the interactive trail was great and easy. I wish it was easier to make a reservation but that's what makes the place so special. Close to a town too so if you forget anything it's a short drive away. We will be back!
@DennisK517 · Camped on Apr 28, 2021 at Campsite #53
Few flowers this late in a dry year but still beautiful
@AndrewH609 · Camped on Feb 26, 2021 at Campsite #53
Great campground and super nice host
@NickG282 · Camped on Feb 15, 2021 at Campsite #53
Beautiful!
@MarkS246 · Camped on Feb 11, 2021 at Campsite #53
The sights were very unlevel for RV‘s . You could easily take a grader and move some grade around to make it more usable. Low cost, positive impact for users. No environmental impact.
@JudithW475 · Camped on Feb 8, 2021 at Campsite #53
Amazing campsites among huge rocks! There’s water at the ranger station just outside the campground but if you need to fill an RV tank go to the visitor center in 29 Palms —there’s a hose hookup there.

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