About Indian Cove Campground
Number of accommodations: 97
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1313)
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Cove Campground offers a beautiful, clean, and quiet environment surrounded by stunning rock formations and boulders, ideal for hiking and family fun. Many campsites provide privacy, and facilities like well-maintained pit toilets and water access enhance the experience. While the heat can be intense in summer and some sites may have limited wind protection, overall, visitors find the campground to be a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Cove Campground offers a beautiful, clean, and quiet environment surrounded by stunning rock formations and boulders, ideal for hiking and family fun. Many campsites provide privacy, and facilities like well-maintained pit toilets and water access enhance the experience. While the heat can be intense in summer and some sites may have limited wind protection, overall, visitors find the campground to be a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.
Review Summary
Bao-Linh N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Beautiful site, but it is situated at the base of a very popular climbing site and we had climbers walking through our campsite every day.
James P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The grounds were sloped posing little uncomfortable stay.
The grounds were very hard to put any stakes into it.
Some portions of the park were closed but not conspicuously informed in the website nor email
James P
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
The grounds were sloped posing little uncomfortable stay.
The grounds were very hard to put any stakes into it.
Some portions of the park were closed but not conspicuously informed in the website nor email
Kimberly G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
It was really hot (July), and we disturbed a red ant nest, but otherwise it was great. LOL. We brought plenty of water. We were in site 33. Really nice, high rock face - provided some shade almost the entire day. If you can manage the heat, July is a good time to be there - very quiet, not a lot of other campers. We walked out the Indian Nature Trail to watch the sunset - very picturesque.
Kimberly G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
It was really hot (July), and we disturbed a red ant nest, but otherwise it was great. LOL. We brought plenty of water. We were in site 33. Really nice, high rock face - provided some shade almost the entire day. If you can manage the heat, July is a good time to be there - very quiet, not a lot of other campers. We walked out the Indian Nature Trail to watch the sunset - very picturesque.
SUNG HYUN M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Quietly staying around the Joshua tree park's big rocks with watching the stars at night.
SUNG HYUN M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Quietly staying around the Joshua tree park's big rocks with watching the stars at night.
Carlo B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We had a wonderful stay at Indian Cove Campground! The setting is absolutely stunning—nestled among the iconic rock formations of Joshua Tree, it’s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Each campsite is well-maintained and comes with a sturdy picnic table, which made our family meals especially enjoyable. Stargazing here is a real treat—the night sky is breathtakingly clear, offering a spectacular view of the stars.
A helpful tip for future campers: tent site sizes are limited, so if you’re planning to set up more than one tent, it’s best to reserve two adjacent sites if possible. Alternatively, look for a site at the end of a loop for a bit more space and privacy.
The bathrooms were clean and well-kept throughout our stay, which we really appreciated. Just remember to bring your own water, as there’s no potable water available at the campground. And please be mindful of wildlife—dispose of your trash properly in the designated bins to keep critters away from your site.
Overall, Indian Cove is a gem for campers who love scenic views, peaceful nights, and a true desert experience. We can’t wait to come back!
Carlo B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We had a wonderful stay at Indian Cove Campground! The setting is absolutely stunning—nestled among the iconic rock formations of Joshua Tree, it’s the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Each campsite is well-maintained and comes with a sturdy picnic table, which made our family meals especially enjoyable. Stargazing here is a real treat—the night sky is breathtakingly clear, offering a spectacular view of the stars.
A helpful tip for future campers: tent site sizes are limited, so if you’re planning to set up more than one tent, it’s best to reserve two adjacent sites if possible. Alternatively, look for a site at the end of a loop for a bit more space and privacy.
The bathrooms were clean and well-kept throughout our stay, which we really appreciated. Just remember to bring your own water, as there’s no potable water available at the campground. And please be mindful of wildlife—dispose of your trash properly in the designated bins to keep critters away from your site.
Overall, Indian Cove is a gem for campers who love scenic views, peaceful nights, and a true desert experience. We can’t wait to come back!
Steven P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
We had one of the best site, it was very spacious and not too far from restroom. But we were there at the beginning of June and the weather was just brutal. It was so hot and windy at the same time.
Also, there was a car parked on our spot when we arrived. There was really nothing you can do because there no staff nearby nor at the entrance.
Furthermore, during the day, when the temperature was high and the wind blowing at the right direction, the smell of the restroom was definitely noticeable.
Additionally, people walked through our site constantly because it was close to restroom even in the middle of the night.
To sum up our experience, my kids usually love camping, but they did not enjoy this trip and wanted to go home the very first morning.
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.
Indian Cove Campground is accessible via Interstate 10 and State Highway 62. It is located approximately 9.3 miles east of the West Entrance at Park Boulevard on Highway 62.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.12 / -116.156
Elevation: 836 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
- Reservations are mandatory and can be made up to 6 months in advance or on the same day.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
General
- Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more!
- Please call 760-362-4367 for Indian Cove information.
Cancellation policy
- No-shows will incur a $20 fee and forfeit the first night's fee; the entire reservation will be canceled for no-shows.
Site capacity
- Each campsite allows up to six people and two vehicles, though some sites may have limitations; trailers count as vehicles.
Accessibility
- Access to the main park area is only via hiking trails; there is a $30 vehicle entrance fee in addition to camping fees.
Utilities
- Campsites do not have electric, water, or sewer hookups, and there is no nearby dump station; potable water is available 2 miles away.
Safety & rules
- Generators may only be used during designated hours: 7–9 am, noon–2 pm, and 5–7 pm.
Pets
- Pets must be leashed and are welcome in the campground and nearby areas, but not on trails; leaving pets unattended is discouraged.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be obtained locally to prevent pest spread; do not use park vegetation for fuel.
- A fire ban is in effect, prohibiting all fires except gas or propane stoves, from June 15 to October 1.
Local regulations
- Organized events need a special use permit and must take place in designated areas; contact for details.
Wildlife & food storage
- To prevent invasive species, clean all gear and pets before entering or leaving the site and stay on designated paths.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
