About Jumbo Rocks Campground
Number of accommodations: 119
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (581)
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with stunning views, quiet nights, and easy access to hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Many campsites provide a sense of privacy and seclusion, especially if chosen wisely, while facilities like clean restrooms enhance the camping experience. However, some sites are closely situated, which can lead to noise and foot traffic from neighbors, and the presence of bees may be bothersome for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Jumbo Rocks Campground offers a clean and well-maintained environment with stunning views, quiet nights, and easy access to hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Many campsites provide a sense of privacy and seclusion, especially if chosen wisely, while facilities like clean restrooms enhance the camping experience. However, some sites are closely situated, which can lead to noise and foot traffic from neighbors, and the presence of bees may be bothersome for some visitors.
Review Summary
Ondrea N
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Excellent location. Right in the middle of large boulders! Jumbo rocks campground had everything a camper could desire. Clean volt toilet, easy marked camp sites, pictures and descriptions on the recreation.gov website were very accurate. Several easy to moderate hiking trails right out of the campground.
Ryan K
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 113, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
An amazing camp ground! You can walk around and explore many cool spots without even taking the car!
Ralph S
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
++++++
Marilyn B
VerifiedFebruary 3, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Had a marvelous time in Joshua Tree. The first ranger we encountered at the North Entrance named Elliott was so very helpful. Plus you could see how much he loved his career choice! Camped at Jumbo Rocks and Cottonwood, both terrific. Also the night at Jumbo rocks had a ranger talk on the History of the National Parks and it was very cold but had no desire to leave, it was a great lecture and slide show! It may have been "Elliott" was his name, sorry!
Great hikes weather and wonderful Park, thank you for taking such great care of it!
Penny P
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 014, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
This is quite possibly my favorite campsite and definitely my favorite campground EVER.
Jim S
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 085, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful spot!
Mark W
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 073, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Really enjoyed our 3-day, 2-night stay at Jumbo Rocks campground. Our site was at the "back" of the campground and therefore was relatively quiet and void of much car traffic. The sunrises on the boulder formations were spectacular.
Grant H
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Great campground. Dark sky nights were beautiful to look at the stars. I came in January, which was quieter than later in the spring. Flowers weren't blooming yet but it was excellent weather (dry, upper 60s in the day and upper 30s at night).
There are bathrooms decently close to most campsites and it was easy to haul water in. I recommend filling water jugs at the West entrance- the other entrances were water bottle filling stations and difficult to fill 5 gallon jugs, which is what I had brought. The north entrance is easiest to get in if you need to get in/out of the park. The south entrance and Cottonwood campground are pretty far from the north entrance, but it's a beautiful drive.
Judy M
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
The camp sites are surrounded by huge rocks. Kind of gives you more privacy. You can climb on top of the rocks too. Bring toilet paper. Evenings can be cold in January and February.
Valerie V
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 115, Loop: JUMBO ROCKS CAMPGROUND
Stayed at site 115. It was nice and wide open. I will say you do feel close to your neighbors time to time as you could hear their conversations, but it was not a problem for me. 114 and 116 are close by. It was nice being against the rocks and being able to trail out from the site. Would stay here again!
Location Jumbo Rocks Campground
Address:
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA, 92277
United States
Jumbo Rocks Campground is accessible via California State Route 62, which is approximately 15 miles to the south, connecting to the town of Twentynine Palms.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.9922 / -116.062
Elevation: 1333 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
General
- Download the NPS app prior to visiting the park β trail maps and more!
- Reservations are required year round and can be made the same day or up to 6 months in advance.
- A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out (noon) time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (noon) on the day following the arrival date.
- The park allows six people, two vehicles and three tents 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.
- Please call 760-367-5554 for information.
- $30 per vehicle entrance fee is in addition to camping fee.
- 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 Oasis Visitor Center, 11 miles away.
- Generator use is permitted only from 7β9 am, noonβ2 pm, and 5β7 pm.
- 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 β especially on warm days.
- Donβt 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.
- All organized events require a special use permit and must be held in designated areas; contact the Special Park Use Coordinator, jeannie_wilson@nps.gov.
- Cancelling a Reservation: Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation. Late Cancellation Fees: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
