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
Jeff L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Brittney W
VerifiedOctober 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
I can’t say this was my favorite camping experience. The campsite was nice and flat plenty of room for our 8 person tent however it was SO windy I don’t think anyone slept well we thought our tent might blow away.
Also apparently they never change out the reserved signs… so when we showed up some regulars at the campground were occupying our campsite rock climbing which was kind of confusing and also uncomfortable. They said that they keep reserved signs on all the sites all the time. Which obviously causes confusion.
There are also no Joshua trees on the campsite or even near it so if you want a true Joshua tree experience maybe try a different spot.
Also found a tarantula under our tent when packing up 😅
Christian L
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
It was hot but it's close enough to go the store and get things you forget. It took me 30 min to get to stater bros and back to my campsite.
Robert J
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
AMAZING scenery!
Ramil Z
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Clean and non smelly restrooms, beautiful nature, very calm area, sky is full of stars at night. It was our first family trip to desert and we even couldn’t imagine it would be so peaceful, quiet and amazing 🤩
Hamid S
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Amazing nature, I really enjoyed.
Make sure to supply with enough water.
David N
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Indian Cove is a minimalistic campground, but the environment is very dramatic. The campsites are small and often nestled against rock walls. Some of the sites ae quite close to others. Don't expect any amenities other than very clean restrooms with pit toilets. Go there to see the fantastic rock formations and to scramble among them. The night sky is dark enough for a glorious view of the Milky Way. If you haven't yet been to Joshua Tree National Park, Indian Cove is a great introduction to nan other-worldly landscape.
Simone K
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
9/10 Pretty much had the place to ourselves! Just us, a few jack rabbits, lizards and the towering monzogranite rock formations. Not exactly flat and small area for tent but was well equipped and perfectly situated for excellent star-gazing! Only a bit of shade in the evening and early morning (at least in late August), however.
Celine P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Amazing campground near Joshua Tree. Beautiful sunrise and sunset. Clean restroom.
Melissa V
VerifiedAugust 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
An excellent spot to go camping, especially if you like bouldering! I have family who does it so definitely gonna recommend it to them!
The breeze helped a lot in keeping cool, the site had some leftover stuff from the previous group but that’s definitely not on the park, and the spot was wonderful to watch the Meteor Shower!
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. |
