Rocks at Indian Cove, Joshua Tree National Park
INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND
INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND
INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND
INDIAN COVE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Available sites

97 total sites

About Indian Cove Campground

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 3.2 ft.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

97 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 002, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 004, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 005, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 009, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 010, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 011, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 012, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 015, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 016, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 017, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 018, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 019, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 020, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 023, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
$35
/ per night
⛺ 028, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
$35
/ per night
⛺ 029, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 030, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 031, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 032, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 034, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 036, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 038, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 039, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 041, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 042, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 044, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 045, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 046, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 047, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
🚐 049, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 050, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 051, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 052, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 34 ft · Gravel
$35
/ per night
🚐 053, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Dirt
$35
/ per night
⛺ 054, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 055, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 056, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 057, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly
$35
/ per night
⛺ 058, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
⛺ 060, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
⛺ 063, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 064, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 065, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 066, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 067, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 068, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 069, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 070, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 071, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 072, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 073, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 074, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 075, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 077, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
⛺ 078, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 079, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 080, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 081, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 082, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 083, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 084, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
⛺ 085, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 086, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 087, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 088, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$35
/ per night
⛺ 089, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 090, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 091, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 092, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 093, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
🚐 094, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
🚐 095, Loop: Indian Cove Campground RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$35
/ per night
⛺ 096, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 097, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 098, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 099, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 100, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night
⛺ 101, Loop: Indian Cove Campground Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$35
/ per night

Reviews (1363)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Cove Campground offers a beautiful, spacious setting with great privacy and stunning night sky views, perfect for stargazing. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, convenient bathroom locations, and the tranquility away from crowded areas of the park. While some sites may have issues with cleanliness from previous campers and the summer heat can be intense, overall, visitors find it to be a wonderful camping experience with plenty of nearby trails to explore.

Review Summary

4.5
1363 reviews
5
68.9%
939
4
21.6%
295
3
4.4%
60
2
2.9%
40
1
2.1%
29

Jacob K

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Beautiful and secluded. Great star gazing. I wish the sites were a little bigger but it’s ok.

Laura M

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

So beautiful and quiet.
Thank you!

Laura M

Verified

July 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Really love this campground and it’s wonderful water station in the front.

Mirza M

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Fellow campers: pick up after yourself. We picked up old glass, plastic, and metal objects when we left. Leave the camp site in better condition than when you arrived. Thank you. 🙏🏽

Zoey R

Verified

July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

3

I would say it is a very fun campground andbI would definitely go again. I just with that there were staff there at the gate. Other than that I think it is amazing and worth the money

Sarah S

Verified

August 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

This is my second time staying at Indian Cove. I like that it’s part of the park, but away from the crowded parts of the park. It’s a pretty campground with trails to explore. The night skies are amazing. This spot was so nice and spacious and in close proximity to two bathrooms. Beautiful spot all around.

joshua s

Verified

August 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Clean campground. Plenty of restrooms. Nice and quiet and surrounded by beautiful rock formations you can climb

Dan D

Verified

August 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Always love this campground! Site 90 has an amazing view but is not bordered by the big rocks.

COLIN d

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

5

Beautiful campground with sites that generally seem larger than their descriptions on the website. Sites are nicely spaced. Trash cans and bathrooms are conveniently located.

Craig C

Verified

August 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Indian Cove Campground

4

We were in spot 10 and the site was great.
We were disappointed in the trash we found in and around the site. We were more upset and disappointed in who ever the previous campers were more than anything. Once we picked up their trash and settled in, it was great.

Location & Directions for Indian Cove Campground

7295 Indian Cove Road, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 United States

Elevation: 836 ft

Getting There

<p>Take Interstate 10 to State Highway 62. Go past the West Entrance at Park Boulevard and continue east another 9.3 mi. Turn south on Indian Cove Road. Follow the road into the campground. If coming from the east, follow Highway 62 approximately ...

Nearest town

Twentynine Palms, CA - 6.8 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Indian Cove Campground is accessible via Interstate 10 and State Highway 62. It is located approximately 9.3 miles east of the West Entrance at Park Boulevard on Highway 62.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

12PM

  • Reservations are mandatory and can be made up to 6 months in advance or on the same day.

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

General

  • Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
  • Please call 760-362-4367 for Indian Cove information.

Cancellation policy

  • No-shows will incur a $20 fee and forfeit the first night's fee; the entire reservation will be canceled for no-shows.

Site capacity

  • Each campsite allows up to six people and two vehicles, though some sites may have limitations; trailers count as vehicles.

Accessibility

  • Access to the main park area is only via hiking trails; there is a $30 vehicle entrance fee in addition to camping fees.

Utilities

  • Campsites do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups, and there is no nearby dump station; potable water is available 2 miles away.

Safety & rules

  • Generators may only be used during designated hours: 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.

Pets

  • Pets must be leashed and are welcome in the campground and nearby areas, but not on trails; leaving pets unattended is discouraged.

Fires & fuel

  • Firewood must be obtained locally to prevent pest spread; do not use park vegetation for fuel.
  • A fire ban is in effect, prohibiting all fires except gas or propane stoves, from June 15 to October 1.

Local regulations

  • Organized events need a special use permit and must take place in designated areas; contact for details.

Wildlife & food storage

  • To prevent invasive species, clean all gear and pets before entering or leaving the site and stay on designated paths.

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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