Campsite #53 at Jumbo Rocks Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, CA

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Tent Site #53

19 reviews
Walk-In 6 people
35 ft Back-In
2 weak
53
2/24
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Campsite #53 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (19)

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@DelaneyO9BE555 · Camped on Jan 18, 2026 at Campsite #53
This campsite is beautiful with great access to hiking, exploring and climbing big rocks. The bathroom was close by, and we had a lot of space at our site. Unfortunately our neighbors were playing loud music late into the night (past 2am)
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@ScotW7002568 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #53
Jumbo Rocks was an awesome camping site! We spent a day touring the rest of the park, stopping and taking quick one mile hikes that were well marked with signage. Restroom (no showers) was always clean and well stocked. Can't recommend it enough!
@MikeS6104174 · Camped on Mar 12, 2024 at Campsite #53
Jumbo rocks is probabbly the best campground in the park. Unfortunately, too many people know about it and don't respect other people or the park.
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@GAILK1318806 · Camped on Feb 25, 2024 at Campsite #53
Fellow campers were all well behaved and respectful of the location.
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@JustinW9341694 · Camped on Feb 9, 2023 at Campsite #53
Several parking spots right next to each other, and then all the fire pits and concrete picnic tables are a short walk away. Close to the bathroom as well. Great view of the big rocks close by!
@Genevieve97A07 · Camped on Nov 21, 2022 at Campsite #53
Always magical here
@NatalieR612184 · Camped on Jun 13, 2022 at Campsite #53
Every stay I have here is always wonderful. Its gorgeous, quiet, and Im never too far from a bathroom, which is always appreciated. Finding the campsite was a tiny bit of a maze, but once youve found it, its an easy trip back out.
@SamirK2822C944 · Camped on May 30, 2022 at Campsite #53
Great experience! Campsite #53 was very clean. Stayed after the Memorial Day weekend and some trash cans were overflowing, but overall good campsite.
@KatherineD1A65 · Camped on May 20, 2022 at Campsite #53
Great site! Steps away from the designated parking spot, close to a bathroom but not TOO close. Short walk to the Skull Rock trailhead. Lots of giant rocks to climb and explore:)
@KateMAABB27DBE · Camped on Mar 8, 2022 at Campsite #53
The campground is remarkable, with many sites nestled in the rocks. My only concern was the lack of bathrooms. Basically one stall per 10 campsites. That is one toilet for 20-60 people! Pretty crowded in the mornings
@RonaldL5882019 · Camped on Feb 27, 2022 at Campsite #53
Great campground. Great park. Fun for adventure motorcycle riding.
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@charlesd230 · Camped on Jan 7, 2022 at Campsite #53
Love jumbo rocks!
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@ShianneD604 · Camped on Jan 3, 2022 at Campsite #53
I was so excited about this because it was one of my favorite attractions in the park. But I will never recommend this camping site. I have never been more close to others than at this site. Not only do we all park in a lot, but the sites are literally 3-5ft from one another. It gets loud!
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@AnwarZ385 · Camped on Nov 27, 2021 at Campsite #53
Not so friendly neighbors.
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@JuanG731 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #53
Jumbo Rocks is one of Joshua Trees most enchanting camp sites.
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@AbbygailT569 · Camped on Apr 26, 2021 at Campsite #53
Great site! Lots of privacy despite being in between two other sites. Close to bathroom and the reserved parking spot backs up to the site. Plenty of land to explore behind the site, along with the site being just a short walk away from the Skull Rock Trailhead. Will definitely be coming back here!
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@SloaneM754 · Camped on Apr 11, 2021 at Campsite #53
Jumbo Rocks is the best campsite!
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@LaresaD915 · Camped on Feb 19, 2021 at Campsite #53
Ronand Hiedi are the camp hosts at jumbo rocks and are the most wonderful people! They brought our young boys Junior Ranger books and were just so friendly and kind. Beautiful campground with fantastic views!
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@MarcialP12DF97 · Camped on Nov 8, 2020 at Campsite #53
Good spot, lots of rocks and exploring to do.

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