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Indian Cove Group

Indian Cove Group

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Pet Friendly

About Indian Cove Group

Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park – trail maps and more! Indian Cove Campground lies amid the huge, steep rock formations for which Joshua Tree National Park is known. Because of its proximity to many rock climbing routes, it is a popular camping location for climbers. Indian Cove Group is one of three group campgrounds in the park that can be reserved year round. To get the most out of your visit Plan Like a Park Ranger  Travelers who enjoy warm, dry winters flock to Joshua Tree from October through May, when temperatures hover between 70-90 degrees during the day and drop to a 40-60 degree range at night. Summer is the park's off-season due to the uncomfortably-high desert heat. Indian Cove is at an elevation of 3,200 feet.

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 G01, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G02, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G03, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G04, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G05, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G06, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G07, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G08, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G09, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G10, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G11, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G12, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 G13, Loop: Group Area
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (210)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Cove Group offers a stunning campground with spacious sites, beautiful rock formations, and a variety of amenities such as clean restrooms and fire pits. Many visitors enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, wildlife, and opportunities for climbing, making it perfect for families and groups. While some noted issues with noise from neighbors and the need for better reservation management, overall experiences were positive, highlighting the campground's cleanliness and incredible views.

Review Summary

4.6
210 reviews
5
73.8%
155
4
17.1%
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3
4.8%
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2.9%
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1.4%
3

Christopher M

Verified

May 8, 2026 Stayed at: G11, Loop: Group Area

1

I had a box stolen from my camp site. I made a report. I then followed up with numerous calls on the status. No one answered and no one returned my calls.

Matthew M

Verified

May 5, 2026 Stayed at: G09, Loop: Group Area

5

Pros: Gorgeous campsite up against massive rock formations and looking out a cross beautiful creosote flats full of wildlife, toilets nearby, trash cans, awesome fire pit and massive grill which I used for my Dutch oven. Con’s: if you’re trying to get into the park and see the main tourist attractions it’s kinda far about 45 minutes through the north entrance to skull rock but whatever cuz that’s the crowded part of the park anyways! Overall this campsite is absolutely fantastic. Will definitely book it again.

Dimitri B

Verified

April 30, 2026 Stayed at: G09, Loop: Group Area

5

relatively quiet, nice spacious site. clean bathrooms. lots of climbing all around!

Dimitri B

Verified

April 30, 2026 Stayed at: G09, Loop: Group Area

5

relatively quiet, nice spacious site. clean bathrooms. lots of climbing all around!

Nancy C

Verified

April 22, 2026 Stayed at: G02, Loop: Group Area

5

Better than expected. There was plenty or room for our group. We had a few kids so having the rocks to climb all around us was the best! Kept them occupied. Getting ready to go back soon!

Nancy C

Verified

April 22, 2026 Stayed at: G02, Loop: Group Area

5

Better than expected. There was plenty or room for our group. We had a few kids so having the rocks to climb all around us was the best! Kept them occupied. Getting ready to go back soon!

Emily B

Verified

April 16, 2026 Stayed at: G11, Loop: Group Area

4

Great site! Didn't appreciate the 6am wake up call from the Wednesday trash pickup.

Emily B

Verified

April 16, 2026 Stayed at: G11, Loop: Group Area

4

Great site! Didn't appreciate the 6am wake up call from the Wednesday trash pickup.

Keith B

Verified

March 29, 2026 Stayed at: G07, Loop: Group Area

2

I don’t know I had to check into my group site at group site 7.
My other group was group 3 and we were double booked with another group so we both had to move.
Thankfully, the rangers we able to move us the queen valley administration site quick was far further away from the climbing we had planned so that was an issue.

Keith B

Verified

March 29, 2026 Stayed at: G07, Loop: Group Area

2

I don’t know I had to check into my group site at group site 7.
My other group was group 3 and we were double booked with another group so we both had to move.
Thankfully, the rangers we able to move us the queen valley administration site quick was far further away from the climbing we had planned so that was an issue.

Location Indian Cove Group

Address:
7295 Indian Cove Road
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States

Highway access

The 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 off Highway 62.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.093 / -116.158

Elevation: 983 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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