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Joshua Tree National Park › California
› San Bernardino County
› Indian Cove Campground
› Campsite #23
Campsite #23 at Indian Cove Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$35
Campsite #23
| Drive-In | 4 people |
| 19 ft | Back-In |
| 1 | weak |
2/26
4/12
Campsite #23 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 19-foot driveway, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (21)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 24% |
| 3 star | | 5% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 5% |
@RussellM9309E5 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #23
Yes North and not in the park but easy to get to. No difference in the rest of the parks experience.
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@StevenC2003509 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #23
Very nice campsite child loved rock climbing close to town and markets.
No Service
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #23
Indian Cove is accessible outside the park and at a lower elevation than the other grounds which is nice in cooler weather. JTNP and its campgrounds are a pleasure to visit year round and I will come again and again.
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@DanielleS79088 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #23
Indian Cove was so perfect!Pros: campground was very quiet, no thru traffic since not connected to rest of park, super private campsite, backed up to wall or rockCons: #023 was fine for two people camping in our truck but very small overall if we had multiple tents, our site was also near entrance of cars coming in (although not truly an issue)
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@ErikJ9918472 · Camped on Dec 1, 2023 at Campsite #23
nice sites out of the park but fine if you been to this park every year. Lots of Rock climbers. VERY Small Campsites.
No Service
@hyujangCD8AF1B · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #23
So beautiful!!!!Great, peaceful, calm.Toilet is still very clean and no smell.
@STEVEPDCBEB5CF · Camped on Jul 15, 2023 at Campsite #23
Was there overnight on July 15, 2023
Arrived late, that was planned but couldn't find our spot. Finally found it. Setup quickly. My wifey & me had a great time watching the stars and everything you can't see in the city. Will definitely go back. If you go around this time of year it's gonna be hot.
Arrived late, that was planned but couldn't find our spot. Finally found it. Setup quickly. My wifey & me had a great time watching the stars and everything you can't see in the city. Will definitely go back. If you go around this time of year it's gonna be hot.
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@SergioCB63CCC8 · Camped on Mar 28, 2023 at Campsite #23
I love going to Indian cove,So many beautiful places to camp and so much to do,
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@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Dec 22, 2022 at Campsite #23
Beautiful campground, well maintained, what more can I say?
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@MarianaY83D456 · Camped on Nov 21, 2022 at Campsite #23
Perfect and well maintained campground
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@WanlingCF6C8CF · Camped on May 29, 2022 at Campsite #23
Beautiful night sky with clear view of the stars and rock formations. The only downside we had was that site #23 is at the front entrance of the campsite, so we would see the headlights for every car passing through.
@ClaytonMF10B50 · Camped on Mar 15, 2022 at Campsite #23
Nice spacious sites. Clean, cozy and picturesque.
@OllieDB3B74C93 · Camped on Feb 17, 2022 at Campsite #23
So much for peace and quiet. The site was invaded by an army of idiots on the weekend. One campsite actually had a projector and video games playing on loud speakers...screaming and yelling in the evening...I've never seen anything quite like that in 20 years of camping, truly next level degeneracy. The other main culprits were a group of about 20 who clumped together and absolutely destroyed the vibe, incredibly obnoxious. The place itself remains outstanding, this is a world class campsite. I guess it's my fault for coming on a holiday weekend but the park should absolutely do something to keep these types of visitors in check, who have absolutely no consideration for their fellow campers and lack all understanding about the serene and regenerative purpose of camping especially in such a place.I wouldn't want park rangers getting in people's business unnecessarily but I really think you should publish some common decency ground rules on your website and around the site, and enforce it when needed.
@RachelK486 · Camped on Dec 1, 2021 at Campsite #23
We were blown away by the beauty that surrounded us at Indian Cove campground. We camped with our dogs and although dogs aren't allowed on the trails around the campground, there was plenty of walking to be done through the campground itself (we stayed on the roads).
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@StacyK399 · Camped on Sep 4, 2021 at Campsite #23
Campsite 23 - overall beautiful destination. The site itself is really small. We pitched our tent pretty close to the table and fire ring.
@MichaelW863 · Camped on Jul 17, 2021 at Campsite #23
This was our first time camping at a National Park. We had an amazing time. It was incredibly hot, but the views and the peacefulness made the heat and the drive there totally worth it. The campsites are surrounded by stacks of naturally rounded rocks, that look so perfect it makes you think it’s not real—as if you’re standing in front of a designed movie set! It’s truly amazing! I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone. Next stop, Yosemite! 😎 🇺🇸
Major Issues
@CesiaH87848067 · Camped on Dec 31, 2019 at Campsite #23
Beautiful site, got to see it with snow. Very clean enjoyed this location.
No Service
@BryanH7627410 · Camped on Nov 9, 2019 at Campsite #23
Great campground. Lots of climbing opportunities for parents and kids. Incredible sunsets.
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