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
Leeziel L
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Loved this campground, and will definitely be back. We stayed at Campsite 41 and didn’t have any issues with day use climbers in our space, like others have mentioned in their reviews, though we stayed Sunday-Tuesday. However, my kids kept finding beer bottle caps at our site, and I found a few pieces of broken glass, which was a bummer. Bathroom right across from site was clean.
Joseph L
VerifiedApril 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Campsite amenities: fire circle and picnic table were maintained
Campsite was clean
Toilet was clean
Campsite roads were potholed but served as reminders to keep speed at 15 mph
Jade N
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The campsite we got was perfect for our needs, and we weren't too close to any other campers. Lots of walls around the campsite for climbing.
Jennifer A
VerifiedApril 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We loved Joshua Tree - 49 palms oasis hike, Discovery/Skull Rock/Split Rock trail, and driving through the park to see all the Joshua trees and rocky formations. Indian Cove offered a nice place to see stars and spend the night!
Jess k
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The petroglyphs are amazing!
This is a beautiful, remote area with spiritual vibes. The spacious campground has very clean pit toilets. We saw a lot of wildlife!
Maura M
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
LOVE this campground! Was nice that it was so close to town. Water is also very close- about a 2 minute drive down the road to fill up. Amazing rock climbing and scrambling right in the campground. Clean bathrooms and campsite overall.
Was a little worried about the size of our campsites #73 and #74 due to previous reviews, but they ended up working out perfectly. Fit 2 large vehicles at each site and plenty of room for tents. #73 had a spot for a very large tent and room for a medium sized tent also, and #74 had room for 2 medium sized tents. Nice large picnic tables at the sites and room for all our stuff!
Beautiful rocks you can scramble up right behind both sites.
Tip- cute little mice come out to play at night so be sure to keep food secured in bins/coolers!
Maura M
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
LOVE this campground! Was nice that it was so close to town. Water is also very close- about a 2 minute drive down the road to fill up. Amazing rock climbing and scrambling right in the campground. Clean bathrooms and campsite overall.
Was a little worried about the size of our campsites #73 and #74 due to previous reviews, but they ended up working out perfectly. Fit 2 large vehicles at each site and plenty of room for tents. #73 had a spot for a very large tent and room for a medium sized tent also, and #74 had room for 2 medium sized tents. Nice large picnic tables at the sites and room for all our stuff!
Beautiful rocks you can scramble up right behind both sites.
Tip- cute little mice come out to play at night so be sure to keep food secured in bins/coolers!
Rick K
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Our site was secluded with trees, bushes and boulders from nearby sites. Hiking trails nearby. Great night sky area.
DEVIN M
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Excellent spot.
Margo C
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We loved our stay at this campsite. The only thing was sites 96-101 were really really close together. If I was to go back I’d pick a different spot but we were lucky to get 97 last second. Unfortunately people in 98 walked through our site often to get to their car. If you like a little more secluded site, I’d avoid 96-100.
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. |
