Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove Campground is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 34.12000, -116.15583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Hiking, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Rock Climbing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-367-5554
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Indian Cove Campground
Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. Because of its proximity to many rock climbing routes, it is a popular camping location for climbers. Indian Cove is one of four campgrounds in the park that requires reservations year-round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70-90 degrees during the day and drop to a 40-60 degree range at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Indian Cove is at an elevation of 3,200 feet. Recreation Rock climbers flock to Indian Cove Campground for the variety of routes and warmer temperatures that can be found in the interior of the park. Several hiking trails also leave from the campground. There is a short interpretive nature trail and plenty of rocks for the non-climber to explore within the facility. Clear desert skies are perfect for star-gazing and night photography. Facilities This large facility has 101 individual campsites, as well as 13 tent-only group sites . There are no hookups or drinking water in the campground, however water and an emergency phone are available two miles away at the ranger station. The town of Twentynine Palms is less than 10 miles away and provides basic amenities. The park allows s
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Salton Sea SRA · 45 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Imperial Irrigation District · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 684 designated routes (96 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Cove Group Campground | Public campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Indian Cove Campground | National park campground | 1.8 mi | $18–$55 | — |
| Indian Cove Campground | Private campground | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Indian Cove Group | National park campground | 1.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| BLM Dispersed Camping Area for JNP | Free campsite | 4.7 mi | Free | — |
| Joshua Tree North Dispersed Camping Area | RV park | 5.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.