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Jumbo Rocks Campground

Joshua Tree National Park · Joshua Tree, CA

Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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4,400 ft

Elevation

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  • Address:Joshua Tree, CA
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Iconic desert camping among massive boulder formations. Sites scattered among the rocks with unique privacy. Excellent stargazing - designated Dark Sky Park. First-come, first-served.

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Amenities

Vault Toilets

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pet Policy

Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended. · Max 2 per site

Park Regulations

Each site is varied on size and parking. Ensure you know the specifications of your campsite on recreation.gov before purchasing your permit. A vehicle towing a trailer, popup, tent trailer, or fifth wheel, or a motorhome towing a vehicle, is considered two vehicles. Camping fees must be paid within one hour of selecting a campsite. Check in and check out are at noon. There is a 30-day camping limit each year. Only 14 of these nights may take place from October-May. All tents, tarps, and other camping equipment must be set up within 25 feet (7.6 m) of the picnic table or fire grate. Food must be stored securely where wildlife cannot get to it. Any scented or odorous items, including sunscreen and toiletries, must be secured as if they were food. Campsites left vacant for 24 hours will be treated as vacant. Holding or reserving campsites for persons not present is not allowed. Pets must remain on leash at all times and may not be left unattended. No slacklines in campgrounds.

Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.

Individual Sites (50)

Site 1
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Site 1

Loop A

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Site 10
#10

Site 10

Loop A

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Site 11
#11

Site 11

Loop A

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Site 12
#12

Site 12

Loop A

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Site 13
#13

Site 13

Loop A

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Site 14
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Site 14

Loop A

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