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
Jan T
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Beautiful Campground within Joshua Tree NP with many sites tucked into beautiful Boulders! If a rock climber, absolute heaven with climbing from your campsite!
Grace D
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Excellent experience at this campsite. Site 067 was a little small, but big enough for our 3-person tent right up against the rocks, and probably could've fit a second 2-man tent if needed. There was also plenty of space in front of the picnic table if we had needed it. It's not my favorite that you have to leave the park to get into the main part of Joshua Tree, but it's not a long drive to the West or North entrance, and it is very convenient to be able to get water just 2 miles up the road at the ranger station. The campsite was wonderfully quiet, and there were lots of lovely rocks to scramble up nearby. There were some boulders we didn't get to really play on but looked fun too.
Emily R
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Great location. clean, with amazing rock views. The only downside was occasionally catching a slight smell from the restroom, but it wasn’t too bad. Overall, it’s a beautiful site.
Rosa P
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Muy bonita experiencia acampando en este lugar buen espacio baños limpios no hay agua pero eso ya lo sabemos todo muy bien
Victor B
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The Campsite was nice and clean. I was hoping for some kind of shad in the afternoon; but there was no relief.
Erin G
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Love this campground! This is one of my new favorite parts of the park, because it's quiet and isolated, away from all the crowds. Our specific site was great because it had a huge rock that provided shade over the picnic table so we could eat out of the sun. After dark it was amazing to sit around the fire and stargaze, so I'm very happy that we got to stay here. Would definitely return.
Curstin N
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Great campground! Fun rocks for kids and/or adults to climb. Campsite 003 was perfect. The bathroom was close, too!
Rich and Amber P
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Site 012. We loved the layout of this site, to include the huge boulders our son could climb, large resident lizards, bunnies, and amazing view of the stars at night! The only cons of the site were the adjacent boulder climbs that appeared to be used by both small and large groups (some appeared to be tourist groups). While it was cool to watch them climb and rappel down, it reduced the privacy of our site, and greatly increased the use of our sites shared single park outhouse.
Kevin D
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Magical. We have camped in Joshua Tree NP a few times now. All campgrounds have their own beauty.
Indian Cove is isolated- it’s own park entrance, which was great for us … this time … low traffic. Great! Quieter. Exactly what we needed.
The times when we wanted to see and hike in a lot of parts of the Park, this would not be the beat camp ground.
Fred N
VerifiedMarch 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
There is a great view of the valley and some phone service at the far end of the campground. There is a path to the north from the same spot that is a great view of the sunset.
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. |
