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.
Campground Amenities
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
Lois M
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 088, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Campground is awesome and beautiful; however, our neighbor was not. We had campsites 87 and 88 for four nights. First two nights neighbors in 89 were fine, plenty of space between us and their two cars parked in the designated driveway. They departed after two nights. We came back after an all day hike the next day to find the new tenants of 89 had parked their huge truck and camper 3 feet from our vehicle in 88, they were clearly far behind their parking space that the previous tenants used. We asked nicely if he could please move up into his designated parking space and he flatly refused, not in the least friendly nor apologetic. So we did not pursue the issue nor report to a park ranger for fear of retaliation. Also, their other vehicle was a camper van parked fully into the campsite not even near the parking area, space 89 specifically states "Do not drive into the campsite." While aware of the shortage of park rangers, I understand it might not be feasible to "patrol" the campsite daily. (We have visited other national parks in recent months where the campgrounds are patrolled by wonderful rangers, this made the stay so very pleasant as nobody was out of line. ) Subsequently, we moved our vehicles as far as possible into space 87 for the remaining two nights. We would greatly appreciate if the beautiful Indian Cove campers could be advised by rangers if they are out of line and outside of their designated parking areas. Otherwise our visit to Joshua Tree was very pleasant. Thank you!
Javier R
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Awesome place to camp. Itβs just outside the park and next to Twentynine Palms. We were able to visit the park for most of the day and returned in time to set up camp and hike around for a bit. The campsites are a bit more spacious than those inside the park.
Javier R
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Awesome place to camp. Itβs just outside the park and next to Twentynine Palms. We were able to visit the park for most of the day and returned in time to set up camp and hike around for a bit. The campsites are a bit more spacious than those inside the park.
Kathy P
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Our site (018) was perfect. Secluded behind a rock even though we had neighbors staring the parking and camping on the other side of the rock. The campground location is easy access to the park entrances as well as town.
Kathy P
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Our site (018) was perfect. Secluded behind a rock even though we had neighbors staring the parking and camping on the other side of the rock. The campground location is easy access to the park entrances as well as town.
Tracy T
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Love this campground. Pros: closer to stores than the other JT campgrounds, there are data spots even though not in the campground, lots of roads to walk and great rocks. Cons: lots of rock climbers, you can see and hear a kittle of town (if that's an issue), and I can't think of anything else. This site is large but not all of it is level. You can get two smaller tents or one large tent on the more levels any area (bring the right stakes), and more if you don't mine a slant. Near restroom.
Tracy T
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Love this campground. Pros: closer to stores than the other JT campgrounds, there are data spots even though not in the campground, lots of roads to walk and great rocks. Cons: lots of rock climbers, you can see and hear a kittle of town (if that's an issue), and I can't think of anything else. This site is large but not all of it is level. You can get two smaller tents or one large tent on the more levels any area (bring the right stakes), and more if you don't mine a slant. Near restroom.
Shahnaz M
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 090, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Beautiful and immersive camp ground. Lot 90 has no wind protection though so we had to sleep in the car for one night. Something to keep in mind for this lot. Will definitely be returning.
Shahnaz M
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 090, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Beautiful and immersive camp ground. Lot 90 has no wind protection though so we had to sleep in the car for one night. Something to keep in mind for this lot. Will definitely be returning.
Steven G
VerifiedDecember 31, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 038, Loop: Indian Cove Campground
Nice camp site with a spot level enough for a two or three person tent.
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 β 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: 7β9 am, noonβ2 pm, and 5β7 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
