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
Catherine H
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove was a fantastic campsite and the surrounding area was gorgeous. It was nice and quiet although the parking was tight.
Erin T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Went to Joshua Tree for some climbing, can’t go wrong with staying at Indian Cove, even without getting into the main park, there’s climbing all around. Camp sites are excellent, easy to get around. No water or cell service, but both are a short drive away if you need them. Perfect place to take pictures of the stars as well. Always a treat to stay at Indian Cove.
Robert and Katherine S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We thought the campground was inside Joshua Tree National Park. It was just outside of it but had the charm of the park with its big boulders. I laughed that we were camping like the Flintstones in Bedrock but it really was charming and private. Even though there were other campers around, it felt private. The vault toilets were clean and well kept. I would stay here again.
Eric S
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Great site, great campground. Only negative on this site is the fire pit. It sits between 2 large rocks with only about one foot clearance on both sides to walk around it. Seating on West and East side of pit but moving around it at night is dangerous. Two of our campers almost fell into the fire and both were completely sober. Also, westerlies winds blow all of the smoke eastward at the picnic table, continuously.
Saenchuen R
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We’re love here, so much fun with our big group of friends and kiddos had a great time hiking and climbing rock. We definitely go back again.
Michael G
VerifiedOctober 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Once again, an incredibly beautiful trip to JTree and Indian Cove. Outstanding climbs, bouldering and hikes. Beautiful as always.
Lisa S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Excellent camp sites with great bouldering. Enjoyed shade behind behind rocks to get out of the heat. Loved watching the moon and stars late into the night. Heard owls and coyotes. Wonderful.
Richard M
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
I read the reviews prior and they stated it could only fit a 2 person tent. Since I was a solo backpacker it would do just fine. I had a Lansham 2 tent. It requires guy line tensioners and hiking poles. So I was able to pitch my tent but the space is so small and the ground so hard it was too close to the fire pit to even consider a fire. I only stayed one night. My advise to you is to get campsite 41. Not only is it bigger and flatter there is a nice huge boulder to block the sun.
Geoffroy P
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Campsite was very nice in a unique place very beautiful.
Unfortunately, we have some young people who came to do a fiesta...
Yen Chun C
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
view is perfect. lots of giant rock around the campground as a good shade.
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. |
