About Indian Cove Campground
Number of accommodations: 97
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (576)
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Cove Campground offers a beautiful setting surrounded by stunning rock formations, making it ideal for families and friends. Campsites are clean, well-maintained, and equipped with fire pits and picnic tables, with easy access to water nearby. While some sites are close together and noise from activities can be disruptive, many visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere, great climbing opportunities, and breathtaking stargazing at night.
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Cove Campground offers a beautiful setting surrounded by stunning rock formations, making it ideal for families and friends. Campsites are clean, well-maintained, and equipped with fire pits and picnic tables, with easy access to water nearby. While some sites are close together and noise from activities can be disruptive, many visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere, great climbing opportunities, and breathtaking stargazing at night.
Review Summary
Kimberly G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
It was really hot (July), and we disturbed a red ant nest, but otherwise it was great. LOL. We brought plenty of water. We were in site 33. Really nice, high rock face - provided some shade almost the entire day. If you can manage the heat, July is a good time to be there - very quiet, not a lot of other campers. We walked out the Indian Nature Trail to watch the sunset - very picturesque.
SUNG HYUN M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Quietly staying around the Joshua tree park's big rocks with watching the stars at night.
Carlo B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We had a wonderful stay at Indian Cove Campground! The setting is absolutely stunning—nestled among the iconic rock formations of Joshua Tree, it’s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Each campsite is well-maintained and comes with a sturdy picnic table, which made our family meals especially enjoyable. Stargazing here is a real treat—the night sky is breathtakingly clear, offering a spectacular view of the stars.
A helpful tip for future campers: tent site sizes are limited, so if you’re planning to set up more than one tent, it’s best to reserve two adjacent sites if possible. Alternatively, look for a site at the end of a loop for a bit more space and privacy.
The bathrooms were clean and well-kept throughout our stay, which we really appreciated. Just remember to bring your own water, as there’s no potable water available at the campground. And please be mindful of wildlife—dispose of your trash properly in the designated bins to keep critters away from your site.
Overall, Indian Cove is a gem for campers who love scenic views, peaceful nights, and a true desert experience. We can’t wait to come back!
Steven P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We had one of the best site, it was very spacious and not too far from restroom. But we were there at the beginning of June and the weather was just brutal. It was so hot and windy at the same time.
Also, there was a car parked on our spot when we arrived. There was really nothing you can do because there no staff nearby nor at the entrance.
Furthermore, during the day, when the temperature was high and the wind blowing at the right direction, the smell of the restroom was definitely noticeable.
Additionally, people walked through our site constantly because it was close to restroom even in the middle of the night.
To sum up our experience, my kids usually love camping, but they did not enjoy this trip and wanted to go home the very first morning.
Alionzo G
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Clean site . Pictures accurate representation of what to expect. Well maintained area. Camping sites easily marked so not hard to find my spot
Salam M
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
massive site against beautiful expansive views. nice and close to vault toilet, which was well kept. site has its only mini cave !
Michael G
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove is accessible outside the park and at a lower elevation than the other grounds which is nice in cooler weather. JTNP and its campgrounds are a pleasure to visit year round and I will come again and again.
Angelika K
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Amazing experience to spend the night on the desert. The campground was very nice and clean. The good thing is that it’s located maybe 10 minutes drive from the town so you can easily get some water or food if you need
peter l
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Amazing site with even better views. Can’t wait to come back.
Kevin A
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Big campsite, really peaceful and quiet at night
Location Indian Cove Campground
Address:
7295 Indian Cove Road
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States
Take Interstate 10 to State Highway 62. Go past the West Entrance at Park Boulevard and continue east another 9.3 miles. Turn south on Indian Cove Road. Follow the road into the campground. If coming from the east, follow Highway 62 approximately seven miles west of the city of Twentynine Palms and turn south onto Indian Cove Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.12 / -116.156
Elevation: 836 feet
Policies & Rules
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Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! |
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Please call 760-362-4367 for Indian Cove information. |
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Reservations are required year round and can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance. |
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No-Shows
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The park allows six people, two vehicles and three vehicles per site, however, some sites are small and may not accommodate the maximum number of people and vehicles. See Site Details for specifics. There is no overflow parking. Trailers count as a vehicle. |
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There is no access into the main portion of the park from the campground except by hiking trails; $30 per vehicle entrance fee is in addition to the camping fee. |
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There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups available at individual campsites; nor is a dump station located nearby. Potable water is available at the Ranger Station, about 2 miles from the campground. |
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Generator use is permitted only from 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm. |
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Pets are not allowed on trails but are welcome in the campground, on any dirt road or within 100 feet of any road. Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or tied to an object; leaving pets in unattended vehicles is strongly discouraged – especially on warm days. |
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Don’t Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near the park and burning it on-site, and do not use park vegetation, living or dead, for fuel. |
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All organized events require a special use permit and must be held in designated areas; contact the Special Park Use Coordinator, jotr_permit_office@nps.gov. |
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STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. For more information visit the National Invasive Species Information Center. |
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FIRE BAN fire restriction are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning fires, and charcoal grills. NO Fires! Only gas or propane stoves are permitted. Starting June 15, ending October 1st of every year. |
