Sheep Pass Group
Sheep Pass Group is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 33.99917, -116.11806
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Climbing, Hiking, Picnicking
- 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 Sheep Pass Group
Overview Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Sheep Pass Group Campground is centrally located within Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California and is easily accessible to hiking trails and rock climbing routes. It is one of three group campgrounds in the park. Towering rock formations and uniquely-shaped Joshua trees surround the facility. 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 in the 70 to 90-degree range during the day and drop to a 40 to 60-degree range at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Sheep Pass is at an elevation of 4,500 feet and has a mix of both sun and shade. Recreation Sheep Pass is very close to many hiking trails, popular rock climbing routes and a central location for sightseeing within the park. Facilities There are six group sites within the campground. Electrical hookups and drinking water are not provided. Natural Features The distinctive shape of Joshua trees and the huge rocks that surround them draw tourists and scientists alike to the national park. Joshua trees are a member of the yucca family that have long evergreen leaves, shaggy bark and bunches of white flowers that bloom in spring. The rocks were formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago and have been exposed and shaped by wind and water over time. They brighten wit
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Salton Sea SRA · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Imperial Irrigation District · 26 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 87 designated routes (20 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheep Pass Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sheep Pass Group Campground | National park campground | 0.2 mi | $28–$55 | — |
| Ryan Campground | National park campground | 2.4 mi | $2–$30 | No hookups |
| Ryan Mountain Campground | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Hidden Valley Campground | Private campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Jumbo Rocks Campground | Private campground | 3.2 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.