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
Sharon M
VerifiedDecember 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Such a beautiful place
Ken T
VerifiedDecember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 086, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Clean, well stocked restrooms, respectful neighbors, and great rock scrambling. Closer to town than jumbo rocks or other sites, so not the best for night sky viewing, but excellent other than that.
Kristin S
VerifiedDecember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Amazing place
David L
VerifiedDecember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Our second two nights in Site 35 were glorious. (Our first night’s failure in Site 11 and consolation at Site 21 was frustrating to say the least. This due to the Reserve America reservation system being clumsy and not able to take the data required (type of vehicle, length, etc.) and accurately recommend appropriate sites. Site 35 was perfect for our 25’ Sprinter RV with single slide out. We watched the sun set on the boulders behind us and the sun rise on the cliffs and boulders in front. And the stars?!! Amazing!
David L
VerifiedDecember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
What a stunning location! What an inaccurate online reservation process!! We reserved Site 11 for our 25’ Class C RV with pictures showing a large level area around the fire pit. On arrival, we immediately found out that the back-in length was maybe 10’ long with large boulders preventing any further backing. The parking area had a ~5% grade while the fire area was as perfect - for tents. We drove the campground and looked for sites that hadn’t been reserved according to the website. By the time we found a few that would fit us and attempted to reserve, they came up as ‘reserved’, as did Site 35 that we had reserved for the following 2 nights. To our frustration, the sites that would have fit us were never occupied! This has happened repeatedly with the Reserve America reservation system.
This is a stunning campground setting and it would take only a little blade work to make sure that most back in parking was reasonably level. I’m fairly certain we double paid for our first night at Indian Cove and will likely receive a fine for not showing up in Site 11, which I was unable to cancel at the last minute. Please see my review of the next two nights at Site 35.
Symone M
VerifiedDecember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Beautiful overall, calm, and quiet
Bathrooms are on every corner lol and the staff are friendly and helpful!
Teresa W
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Great campground! We have visited twice now and highly recommend this location.
The views and rock formations are amazing especially during sunrise and sunset Site #41 is Great!
Alex C
VerifiedDecember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Convenient location right at the entrance of the campgrounds, immediately across a toilet, and just a short walk to the recycling and trash bins. Could be a good thing or bad thing depending on how quiet you like your campgrounds - frequent foot and vehicle traffic will be passing by your site. The site also has a few rock climbing routes, so beware if you are looking for seclusion. Last heads up is that this site is paved from the parking area to the campfire pit, so pitching a tent with stakes in the ground will only be possible closer to Site 2. No cell service in the site itself, but if you walk closer to the recycling/trash bins at the entrance you can possibly get a few bars.
Sheryl P
VerifiedDecember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The campsite itself was very nice tucked in between rock formations. The site was primitive as stated in the description, but the area was clean with a vault toilet not far down the road. Not sure why the sign didn't say reserved and there was no one at the office to check in or out the next morning.
Jonathan G
VerifiedDecember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Large and well spaced campground with access to iconic Joshua Tree rock formations steps away from most sites. Convenient bathrooms. Sites had a fire pit and a picnic table. Certain sites have a longer walk from car to site but some are immediately next to the parking space. Located along a dirt road that makes for a nice star gazing walk 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. |
